pub footie legal or illegal to show recorded games

[pritchy1972]

is it legal to show recorded football from sky tv in the pub
either just after the game has started or when the game is finished

[Roco]

I think its only illegal to show recordings of eastenders in pubs,or is that everywhere?

(Back on subject)
Im no expert but im sure it is legal mate , lol

[ptolemy]

it is illegal to publicly broadcast any copyrighted material, recorded which footie would be, without permission which u wont get.

[southernsatellite]

Its illeagal for you to re-broadcast either a TV or Film in a public place but not for viewing in a Private home, as for foreign football through satellite Its a very grey area currently, as until it is ruled either way in the European High Court, however I know of publicans being taken to court and tried for showing afternoon footy through Sky Italia or Nova on Hotbird, but as they are using cards supplied in the EU they have still been able to continue showing the games, however for cards supplied outside the EU like DigitALB or ART they can and have been successfully prosecuted, as these providers do not have the rights to show the football within the EU!

[nordcaperen@msn.com]

What if the Pub was closed ( or whatever venue) and it was a private showing on an OFFICIAL subsciption card - where would you stand then.

[madtrev5]

if the pub closed to the public then just private party i would say be ok but think its still in breach of copy right