Original sentence: A group called 'Stop SOPA Ireland" petitioned against the legislation.Comparisons have been made between these reforms and the Stop Online Piracy Act in the United States.He cited Ireland's "obligations under EU law”.In January 2012, Sherlock proposed legislation giving copyright holders the right to seek an injunction against copyright violators.Sherlock said these comparisons were "not based on fact"
Edited sentence: A group called Stop SOPA Ireland started a petition to stop the changes, which attracted 49,000 signatures by 26 January 2012.Comparisons have been made between these reforms and the Stop Online Piracy Act in the United States; Sherlock said these comparisons were "not based on fact".He claimed it was “to ensure compliance with our obligations under EU law”.In January 2012, Sherlock promoted changes to Irish copyright legislation that would give copyright holders the right to seek an injunction against copyright violators