Communications in Wales after the Communications Act

Interesting looking conference… for those who can make it.

The Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies (University of Wales, Aberystywth) is holding a conference on the implication of the Communications Act 2003 for culture and communications in Wales (29th - 30th March 2004)

Confirmed Speakers to date include:

Leighton Andrews AM; Professor Steve Barnett, University of Westminster; Sue Balsom, Content Board, OFCOM; David Barlow, University of Glamorgan; Meic Birtwistle, NUJ Wales; David Donovan, Wales officer, Bectu; Professor Sylvia Harvey, University of Lincoln; Professor Merfyn Jones, BBC Board of Governors; Professor Elan Closs Stephens; Meredydd Evans; Euryn Ogwen Williams; Rhodri Williams, OFCOM; Professor Kevin Williams (Swansea); representatives from S4C and HTV

The Act imposes a new regulatory structure on commercial radio, TV and satellite in Wales. This conference is intended to bring together broadcasters, academics, trade unionists, regulators and members of the public. The object is to clarify the implications of the Communications Act in Wales and the UK.