Joe Elliott of Def Leppard performing in concert at The O2 Arena.
Dublin, Ireland - 12.06.09

The Hysteria rocker is urging British politicians to tighten the law to make sure people who indulge in illicit file-sharing face proper punishment.

And Elliot is convinced the current scheme, which involves Internet suppliers sending warning letters to persistent offenders, is too lenient - because illegal downloading is theft.

He says, "They should apply the same rules to someone stealing my music as they would do if a politician had his Rolls-Royce (car) stolen out of his garage. He'd be p**sed off and do something about that."

Source: WENN