Secular Café: James Murdoch quits as Chairman of BSkyB

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James Murdoch quits as Chairman of BSkyB Apr 4th 2012, 00:30 I don't think this will necessarily allow News Corp to take it over completely. There is still the "fit and proper" test. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...ch-quits-bskyb Quote: James Murdoch stepped down as chairman of BSkyB six weeks after giving up a similar role at News International, saying he "could become a lightning rod" for criticism of the satellite broadcaster, in the wake of condemnation of his handling of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. The 39-year-old felt he needed to give up a position he loved to avoid the risk of being forced to quit should he be severely criticised by a forthcoming report from MPs into the scandal, or if he were to trip up or be reprimanded when he gives evidence to the Leveson inquiry into press standards this month... ...James Murdoch is almost certain to be criticised by MPs on the culture, media and sport committee for not being aware that phone hacking was more widespread at the News of the World than originally admitted. But the committee is split on party lines over whether to accuse him of misleading parliament over what he actually knew. Other senior colleagues of Murdoch's, including former chief executive Rebekah Brooks and former News of the World editor Colin Myler are expected to be criticised in the final report. John Whittingdale, the chair of the committee, said Murdoch's departure would not affect the final wording in the report due at the end of April, but added: "I think his judgment was correct; as long as he was at Sky, the problems affecting News International would have a read across to Sky". He also said he was surprised Murdoch was remaining as a non-executive "because that does not sever the link between Sky and News International"... ...Ofcom is examining whether Murdoch and News Corporation – a 39.1% shareholder in BSkyB – are suitable directors and owners in the wake of phone-hacking and other allegations of corrupt payments and pay-TV hacking made in recent weeks. News International chief executive Tom Mockridge also joined the board of BSkyB as deputy chairman.

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