Claim: The Retained EU Law Bill will abolish our right to watch the Olympics free of charge.
Fact-check: How might the Retained EU Law Bill affect our right to watch the Olympics for free? - Full Fact
Verdict: the olympics is one of a number of "listed events" which must be offered to free-to-air terrestrial broadcasters. it's possible the current list which specifies these events may fall under the scope of the retained eu law bill. however the power to designate listed events won't be affected and the government says it'll ensure the right to watch the olympics for free won't change.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Hannah Smith
Date published: 2022-10-21T00:00:00