Regina v Independent Television Commission ex parte Flextech Plc and others and Sci-Fi Channel Europe Llc: QBD 6 Nov 1998

The ITC has the power to prevent agreements inconsistent with fair competition. It had been right to prevent the supply of channels only as part of bundled package with no a la carte choice. Minimum packages sold through retailers could be prohibited.

Judges:

Maurice Kay J

Citations:

Times 27-Nov-1998, [1998] EWHC Admin 1050

Statutes:

Broadcasting Act 1990 2(2)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Media

Updated: 23 July 2022; Ref: scu.86932