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The Programme examines the European Court in Luxembourg with particular reference to the Continental Can Case.
The Programme examines the European Court in Luxembourg with particular reference to the Continental Can Case.
| Item code: | P933; 02 |
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| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:18 |
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| Producer: | Chris Cuthbertson |
| Contributors: | James Barber; Albert Borschette; James Hodder; Karl Roemer; Jean-Aime Stoll |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Continental Can Company; European Court of Justice; Judgement |
| Footage description: | Barber introduces the programme from Luxembourg. It will deal with the European Court of Justice. Shots of Luxembourg and several E.E.C. buildings. In particular the Continental Car Case will be dealt with: Barber explains how this evolved. Borschette, the Commissioner responsible for competition policy, outlines how the case begun and what powers the commission has. Stoll looks at the jurisdiction of the court and what judgement was reached in the can case. Roemer, an advocate general, explains how the case was conducted and why he disagrees with the findings. Shots of court. Stoll and Barber discuss the implications of the ruling and how the Treaty of Rome has been interpreted. Borschette explains how the ruling will effect the Commission and British firms contemplating take overs and mergers. Hodder, from Metal Box, looks at the implications for the businessmen, which he regards as adverse. Barber sums up on the main points of the programme. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71372 |
| Production number: | 00525_2140 |
| Videofinder number: | 917 |
| Available to public: | no |
