The Pirate Party of the United Kingdom (abbreviated PPUK) is a minor political party operating in the United Kingdom. Inspired by the creation of the Pirate Party in Sweden, the Pirate Party of the UK works to reform laws regarding copyright and patents, and to protect privacy, particularly on the Internet. Andrew Peter Robinson is the party leader. History The Pirate Party UK's website was set up in May 2009. Elections for party officers were conducted via the website during the second half of June 2009. The winners were announced on the June 30, 2009 . The officers elected were: * Party Leader: Andrew Peter Robinson * Nominating Officer: John McKeown * Campaigns Officer: Philip Hunt * Data Controller: Miah Gregory * Treasurer: Eric Ralph Alan Priezkalns