Harmful interference in regulatory perspective : legal rules for interference-free radio communication / Prof. Dr. Mahulena Hofmann (edition).

Based on proceedings of the 3rd Luxembourg Workshop on Space and Satellite Communication Law, held June 3-4, 2014 at the University of Luxembourg.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction / Mahulena Hofmann -- 'Harmful interference' and the ITU / Francis Lyall -- ITU and harmful interference prevention / Mitsuhiro Sakamoto -- Dealing with harmful interference : the Protostar Case / Elina Morozova and Yarolsav Vasyanin -- Radio frequency interference in the Earth Exploration Satellite Service : the case of the European Space Agency's SMOS Mission / Alexander Soucek -- Contractual responses to loss of satellite based services / Lesley Jane Smith -- The 'space side' to 'harmful interference' : evaluating regulatory instruments in addressing interference issues in the context of satellite communications / Frans G. von der Dunk -- Harmful interference in telecommunications under international and national space law / Jean-François Mayence -- European law as an instrument for avoiding harmful interference / Gerry Oberst -- The European Commission's proposal for a 'connected continent' / Max Spielmann -- Harmful interference from the Netherlands Radiocommunication Agency Perspective / Johan G. Kroon -- Satellite harmful interference : a U.S. telecom perspective / Justin (Gus) Hurwitz -- New and alternative means for safeguarding the efficient use of spectrum resources for satellite communictions / Simona Spassova -- Harmful interference and human rights Olga Batura -- The restructuring of an intergovernmental satellite communications organisation from a Luxembourg perspective / Guy Modert.

This collection analyses the regulatory aspects of harmful interference faced by those entities operating space communication and broadcasting. While technology reacts to this international phenomenon with the development of continuously improving technological systems for preventing and combating harmful interference, its international regulatory and legal framework develops at a much slower pace. Issues discussed include the increasing deterioration of signals from broadcasting and communication satellites, including cases of intentional interference known as `jamming'; the human rights balance between freedom of expression and protection from hate speech; the efficacy of the current regulatory system and the legal consequences of non-compliance; the role of national authorities, and supranational bodies such as the EU and UN. The contributors include experts drawn from international and national academia, the ITU, national regulatory authorities and operators to present an international, multidimensional, and critical analysis of this complex phenomenon.

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