The TV rights agreement between the Premier League and Sky has faced accusations of being a cartel, and a number of court cases have arisen as a result. An investigation by the Office of Fair Trading in 2002 found BSkyB to be dominant within the pay TV sports market, but concluded that there were insufficient grounds for the claim that BSkyB had abused its dominant position. In July 1999 the Premier League's method of selling rights collectively for all member clubs was investigated by the UK Restrictive Practices Court, who concluded that the agreement was not contrary to the public interest. COUNT 7
QSN1 Why has there been a several court cases against Sky and Premier League? ANS1 The TV rights agreement between the Premier League and Sky has faced accusations of being a cartel QSN2 What did the Office of Fair Trading decide regarding the claim that Sky abuses their position in 2002. ANS2 Office of Fair Trading in 2002 found BSkyB to be dominant within the pay TV sports market, but concluded that there were insufficient grounds for the claim QSN3 Who investigated the Premier League's collective selling rights in 1999? ANS3 In July 1999 the Premier League's method of selling rights collectively for all member clubs was investigated by the UK Restrictive Practices Court, QSN4 What did they decide about the collective selling issue? ANS4 the UK Restrictive Practices Court, who concluded that the agreement was not contrary to the public interest. QSN5 What has the agreement between the Premier League and Sky been accused of being? ANS5 a cartel QSN6 Who investigated the agreement between the Premier League and Sky in 2002? ANS6 the Office of Fair Trading QSN7 Who investigated how the Premier League sold television rights in 1999? ANS7 the UK Restrictive Practices Court