International Express Carriers Conference v Commission of the European Communities (Supported by UK, Deutsche Post Ag, the Post Office and La Poste Interveners): ECJ 1 Oct 1998

The Commission was wrong to approve of interception of mail by postal authorities to get around attempts to abuse international agreements for international mail by taking advantage of cheaper rates of foreign operators. The interception was excessive.

Citations:

Times 01-Oct-1998, T-133/95, T-204/95

Statutes:

Universal Postal Union Convention art 25

Jurisdiction:

European

Administrative

Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.82404