BBC v Johns (1965) Case: Royal Prerogative and Taxation
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What was the basis of the BBC's exemption from paying taxes?

  • Special tax laws for media organizations
  • Constitutional amendment
  • Principle of freedom of speech
  • Royal Charter establishment (correct)
  • What was the principle that the Court ruled in favor of in the BBC v Johns case?

  • Principle of the Royal prerogative (correct)
  • Principle of taxation without representation
  • Principle of equality before the law
  • Principle of judicial review
  • Who was the plaintiff in the BBC v Johns case?

  • A tax payer (correct)
  • A government official
  • A tax collector
  • A BBC employee
  • What was the year of the BBC v Johns case?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the BBC's argument in the BBC v Johns case?

    <p>It was exempt due to its Royal Charter establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis of the BBC's establishment?

    <p>Through a Royal Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the BBC v Johns case?

    <p>The BBC was exempt from paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John's claim against the BBC?

    <p>That the BBC was not paying its fair share of taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that supports the BBC's exemption from taxes?

    <p>Principle of Royal prerogative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the BBC v Johns case for the BBC?

    <p>The BBC was exempt from paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis did the BBC argue it was exempt from paying taxes?

    <p>Royal Prerogative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the BBC v Johns case for the BBC?

    <p>It was exempt from paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the underlying principle behind the BBC's establishment?

    <p>Royal Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of John's claim against the BBC?

    <p>Non-payment of taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the BBC v Johns case?

    <p>It exempted the BBC from paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    BBC v Johns (1965) Case

    • The case was about John, a taxpayer, who sued the BBC for not paying its fair share of taxes.
    • The BBC argued that it was exempt from paying taxes due to its status established by Royal Charter.
    • The Court ruled in favor of the BBC, exempting it from paying taxes based on the Principle of the Royal Prerogative.
    • The BBC's exemption from paying taxes was due to its establishment by Royal Charter, which granted it special privileges.

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    Explore the landmark case of BBC v Johns, where the BBC claimed exemption from taxation based on the principle of Royal prerogative. Learn about the court's ruling and its implications. Discover how the Royal Charter established the BBC's stance on taxation.

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