Introduction to legislation

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The Audio Visual Media Services Directive

The Audio Visual Media Services Directive (2007/65/EC) (an amendment of the Television without Frontiers Directive) entered into force on 19th December 2007. Member States have two years to transpose the new provisions into national law.

Article 3c states that:

Member States shall encourage media service providers under their jurisdiction to ensure that their services are gradually made accessible to people with a visual or hearing disability.

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TV Access makes submission on the Broadcasting Bill

Monday, 03 November 2008 10:23

The TV Access coalition has made a submission on the Broadcasting Bill, recommending changes that will ensure the representation of older people and people with disabilities within the organisations and structures that will regulate broadcasting in the future.

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