This title braids together a number of thematic threads that are all too often considered isolated. It measures relevant definitional shortcomings through a focus on actual problems, as well as plausible sources of interpretational divergence from which future problems are likely to stem. All of this complemented by a panorama of the relevant sections of instruments dealing with neighbouring communications services and some tentative suggestions for strengthening structures and systems for the resolution of disputes concerning jurisdiction over broadcasters.Also available in German (see Non-official languages).
Thematical coverage:
- The concept of "broadcaster" in an era of rapid commercial and technological change
- Uncertain definition of several key concepts such as "editorial responsibility/control", either in the absolute or linked to new types of programme and new technologies, the expression "significant part of the workforce", etc.
- The impact of provisions applicable to other types of communication service
- Shortcomings in the procedure for resolving disputes relating to legal competence
Geographical coverage:
- Fields of application of the European Convention on Transfrontier Television and the "Television Without Frontiers" Directive, ie Europe.