We are not independent. We are constitutional monarchy, which means that the Queen is still the Head of State. However, I think that the law that makes a presentation that may encourage dissent illegal only still stands because the people who can change either don't want to to or can't be bothered.

If he makes even one dollar, he's profited more from piracy than I have, so I'll give him that.

That's impressive! It's nice to see that there are still people with internet access out there who have pirated less than $1 worth of media!