UK ISPs are balking at provisions of a government policy to cut off the Internet access of those suspected of file sharing, saying such a policy would not work, the BBC reported Tuesday. While the providers support efforts to combat the problem, they feel the new policies go too far.

Officials had originally planned to develop and deploy a policy by 2012. However, it was thought that was “too long to wait.” Thus, plans have been accelerated despite the complaints by the ISP industry.

ISPs worry that the IP address method of marking users could unfairly target those who share an Internet connection, and the costs of implementing the governments recommendations could be prohibitive. Additionally, ISPs feel it is not their job to monitor web usage.

Governments worldwide are struggling to find a effective way to combat piracy. The US has turned to the courts, supporting efforts by rights owners to collect restitution for their pirated works.

In France, legislation has been passed calling for a similar cut off of Internet access by repeat offenders. Similar legislation is being considered in Australia and New Zealand. In any case, no one’s found an effective method yet to stem the increasing tide of piracy.

It’s not out of the realm of possibility that we never will — people will break the law regardless, don’t you think?