See here for the RTNs version of current events:
http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20660&Itemid=9
Sep 3, 2009 · satandpcguy
what a load of
from the eec directive they quote:
> Whereas it is necessary, in the common market, that all broadcasts emanating from and intended for reception within the Community and in particular those intended for reception in another Member State, should respect the law of the originating Member State applicable to broadcasts intended for reception by the public in that Member State and the provisions of this Directive;
I read this to say that "sky" can legally, bound by the copyright and contractual laws of the UK law, restrict the movement of their content...
he has not written about the section in 89/552/eec subsection 2 b 5 covering broadcasters copyright permission in the eu, which allows the broadcasters to restrict viewing cards and reception of channels.
from the eec directive they quote:
> Whereas it is necessary, in the common market, that all broadcasts emanating from and intended for reception within the Community and in particular those intended for reception in another Member State, should respect the law of the originating Member State applicable to broadcasts intended for reception by the public in that Member State and the provisions of this Directive;
I read this to say that "sky" can legally, bound by the copyright and contractual laws of the UK law, restrict the movement of their content...
he has not written about the section in 89/552/eec subsection 2 b 5 covering broadcasters copyright permission in the eu, which allows the broadcasters to restrict viewing cards and reception of channels.