Communications Act 2003

Power to amend digital television penalties

Ban on newspaper proprietors holding Channel 3 licences

Restrictions on participation

National and local newspapers and their respective national and local market shares

Construction of references to running a newspaper

Coverage area for a Channel 3 service

Power to amend Part 1 of Schedule

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...

...

...

Restriction on holding of local sound broadcasting licences

Restriction applying to local digital sound programme services

Powers supplemental to powers under paragraphs 11 and 12

Transitional provision for orders under paragraphs 11 and 12

Approval required for religious bodies etc. to hold licences

Power to amend Part 4 of Schedule

Procedure for orders

Interpretation of Schedule

Licences under Part 1

General licence conditions

Restrictions on licence holding

Repeal of previous regulatory regime

Prohibition on providing television services without a licence

Television broadcasting on Channel 3

Applications for Channel 3 licences

Procedure on consideration of applications for Channel 3 licences

Television broadcasting on Channel 3

Financial conditions of licence and failures to begin a service

Changes of control in period after award of licence

Temporary provision of Channel 3 service for an additional area

Appointment of members of C4 Corporation

Channel 4 licence

Channel 5

Application to Channel 5 of Channel 3 provisions

Announcement of programme Schedules

Enforcement of conditions of Channel 3, Channel 4 and Channel 5 licences

Restricted services

Additional television services

Licensing of additional television services

Applications for additional services licences

Procedure on application etc. for additional television services licences

Additional payments in respect of additional television services licences

Duration of additional television services licences

Additional television services not to interfere with other transmissions

Enforcement of additional television services licences

The Welsh Authority

Distribution of licensed public service channels

Enforcement of licences held by BBC companies

Interpretation of Part 1

Licensing functions of OFCOM

Licences under Part 3 of the 1990 Act

General licence conditions

Restrictions on holding licences

Disqualification of persons convicted of transmission offences

Offence of providing regulated radio services

Applications for national licences

Consideration of applications for a national licence

Award of national licences

Failure to begin providing licensed service

Additional payments in respect of national licences

Restrictions affecting change in control of holder of national licence

Renewal of national licences

Applications for local licences

Renewal of local licences

Special procedure for applications for local licences

Special requirements relating to grant of local licences

Requirements as to character and coverage of services

Enforcement of licences

Power to suspend licences to provide radio licensable content services from a satellite

Additional radio services

Licensing of additional radio services

Applications for additional radio services licences

Procedure for awarding additional radio services licences

Additional payments in respect of additional radio services licences

Additional radio services not to interfere with other transmissions

Enforcement of additional radio services licences

Interpretation

Duty to provide advance information about programmes

Proscription of foreign satellite services

Financing of Gaelic Broadcasting

Gaelic Broadcasting in Scotland

Maintenance of the national television archive

Modification of networking arrangements

Search warrants

Notices

Interpretation

Disqualified persons

C4C

The Welsh Authority

Computation of qualifying revenue

The Gaelic Television Committee

Multiplex services and digital programme services

Meaning of qualifying service

Licences under Part 1

Licence conditions

Restrictions on digital licence holding

Multiplex licences

Award of multiplex licences

Power to require two or more multiplex licences to be granted to one person

Award of multiplex licences subject to conditions

Failure to provide licensed service and revocation

Conditions attached to multiplex licences

Additional payments in respect of multiplex licences

Multiplex revenue

Attribution of multiplex revenue to multiplex providers

Duration of multiplex licences

Enforcement of multiplex licences

Licensing of digital programme services

Conditions of licences for digital programme services

Duration and enforcement of multiplex licenses

Digital additional services

Licensing of digital additional services

Conditions of digital additional services licence

Enforcement of digital additional television services licences

Digital broadcasting of Gaelic programmes

Review of digital television broadcasting

Enforcement of licences held by BBC companies

Interpretation of Part 1

Radio multiplex services

Licences under Part 2 of the 1996 Act

General licence conditions

Restrictions on holding licences

National radio multiplex licences

Award of national radio multiplex licences

Reservation of capacity for independent national broadcasters

Reservation of digital capacity for BBC

Local radio multiplex licences

Award of local multiplex licences

Power to require two or more local radio multiplex licences to be granted to one person

Failure to begin to provide licensed service

Conditions which may be attached to radio multiplex licences

Additional payments to be made in respect of national radio multiplex licences

Multiplex revenue

Attribution of radio multiplex revenue

Duration and renewal of radio multiplex licences

Enforcement of radio multiplex licences

Digital sound programme licensing

Conditions of digital sound programme licences

Enforcement of digital sound programme licences

Digital additional sound services

Conditions of digital additional sound service

Enforcement of digital additional sound services licences

Review of digital radio broadcasting

Interpretation

Listed events

Broadcasting standards

Disqualification on grounds related to political objects

Offence of providing false information

Disqualification for supplying false information

Interpretation

Computation of qualifying revenue

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)

Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

...

Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)

Interpretation

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Law of Property Act 1925

Public Health Act 1925

London Overground Wires, etc Act 1933

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

Coast Protection Act 1949

National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949

London County Council (General Powers) Act 1949

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1953

Army Act 1955

Air Force Act 1955

Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955

Naval Discipline Act 1957

Opencast Coal Act 1958

Pipe-lines Act 1962

London County Council (General Powers) Act 1963

Harbours Act 1964

New Towns Act (Northern Ireland) 1965

Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967

Countryside Act 1968

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969

Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 1972

Fair Trading Act 1973

Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973

Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1973

Consumer Credit Act 1974

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1979

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

Highways Act 1980

New Towns Act 1981

Acquisition of Land Act 1981

Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

Civil Aviation Act 1982

Representation of the People Act 1983

Telecommunications Act 1984

Cinemas Act 1985

Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985

Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985

Housing Act 1985

Airports Act 1986

Gas Act 1986

Insolvency Act 1986

Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986

Channel Tunnel Act 1987

Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988

Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988

Malicious Communications Act 1988

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Housing Act 1988

Road Traffic Act 1988

Water Act 1989

Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989

Electricity Act 1989

Local Government and Housing Act 1989

Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

London Local Authorities (No. 2) Act 1990

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991

Water Industry Act 1991

Water Resources Act 1991

Land Drainage Act 1991

Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991

Charities Act 1992

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992

Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992

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Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993

Railways Act 1993

Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993

Value Added Tax Act 1994

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994

Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

British Waterways Act 1995

Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

Housing Act 1996

Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996

Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

Construction Contracts (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998

Finance Act 1998

Competition Act 1998

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Finance Act 1999

Greater London Authority Act 1999

Electronic Communications Act 2000

Television Licences (Disclosure of Information) Act 2000

Finance Act 2000M

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Postal Services Act 2000

Utilities Act 2000

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

Transport Act 2000

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Electronic Communications Act (Northern Ireland) 2001

Office of Communications Act 2002

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002

Enterprise Act 2002

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

General

Steps taken in anticipation of passing or coming into force of Act

Savings for agreements referring to the termination of a 1984 Act licence

Saving for agreements with special provision for 1984 Act licence holders

General saving for agreements conditional on certain Broadcasting Act licences

Orders under Part 2 of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994

Pre-commencement proposals relating to universal service matters

Local loop notifications

Conditions relating to premium rate services and conditions corresponding to SMP or access-related conditions

Pre-commencement proposals relating to market power determinations

Savings for licence conditions relating to accounting

Charges under Telecommunications Act licences

Enforcement of breaches of licence conditions

Saving for agreements having effect by reference to licensing regime

Fees for approvals for the purposes of licence conditions

Allocated telephone numbers

Electronic communications code

Saving for guarantees of liabilities of telecommunications code operators

Compulsory purchase

Notices under section 1D of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

Notices under regulations under section 3 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998

Disputes about interconnection

Appeals against wireless telegraphy and telecommunications decisions

Section 94 of the Telecommunications Act 1984

Competition Commission: specialist panel members

Transitory amendments to telecommunications terms in Broadcasting Act 1990

Activities of the Welsh Authority

Gaelic Broadcasting

Pre-transfer Broadcasting Act licences

Channels 3 and 5

Saving pending replacement of licences for Channels 3 and 5 and the public teletext service

Digital additional licences

Programme quotas

Continuity in relation to appointed news provider

Networking arrangements

Determination of qualifying revenue

Rules for political broadcasts

Functions under section 88 of the 1990 Act

Notices under section 94 of the 1990 Act

Programme standards: television

Programme standards: radio

Standards code

Local and national radio licences

Section 111B of the 1990 Act

Section 185 of the 1990 Act

Section 28 of the 1996 Act

Section 48 of the 1996 Act

Applications for extension of pre-transfer licences

Applications for renewal of licences under 1990 Act and 1996 Act

Listed events rules

Complaints to the Broadcasting Standards Commission

Codes of practice drawn up by the Broadcasting Standards Commission

Media ownership provisions

TV licences

Functions under the Enterprise Act 2002

Functions under the Competition Act 1998

Newspaper mergers

Orders in Council under section 6 of the Continental Shelf Act 1964

Interpretation of Schedule

Note

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2

The repeal of section 63 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12) does not affect the power of the Secretary of State or the Treasury to acquire or subscribe for securities of the successor company or of any subsidiary of the successor company other than pursuant to an enactment.

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4

The repeal of paragraph 20 of Schedule 5 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 shall be disregarded for the purposes of Schedule 18 to this Act.

5

The repeals of sections 27A to 27L and in section 50 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 and the repeal of sections 1 to 10 of the Competition and Service Utilities Act 1992 do not have effect in relation to any dispute or other matter referred to the Director General of Telecommunications before the coming into force of the repeals.

6

The repeals of sections 26 and 27 of the 1990 Act have effect subject to section 201(2) of this Act.

Editorial notes

[^c19918211]: S. 408(1)(4) power partly exercised: 25.7.2003 and 18.9.2003 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {S.I. 2003/1900}, art. 2

[^c19918291]: S. 411(2)(4) power partly exercised: 25.7.2003 and 18.9.2003 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {S.I. 2003/1900}, art. 2; different dates appointed for further specified provisions and purposes by {S.I. 2003/3142}, arts. 2, 3, 4

[^c5312091]: S. 31 partly in force; s. 31(1)(2)(3)(4)(6) in force at Royal Assent see s. 411(3)

[^key-00132f4aac61fd1c7ae8ac10c9876bcf]: Words in s. 80A(10) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 26(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0033fd0259cd1a11638a7a72518a04e4]: Sch. 17 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-0077064997c0c904f94b6f95c9ba51d9]: Pt. 4A Ch. 3 inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 5; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(y)

[^key-007c30a8d9f78a0a9785b39e70dad5eb]: Words in s. 368K heading inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 39(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-007d08b6023216bbb1579e9791851da2]: Words in s. 214(6)(b) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(c), 47(1)

[^key-008f0ed01e29aa683c5514aea51d0360]: S. 264(12)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 35; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-00abf5b245ba97dc55a7e8e445f1d7cd]: Words in s. 102(2)(b) substituted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 51

[^key-00bdeb1a4d816b744e2429f7545e3dd4]: Sch. 15 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-00de176b3827081e4122598883540ffd]: Ss. 24A, 24B inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 98(2), 118(6) (with s. 98(3)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)

[^key-014350d8f097804d713cc57193a9de5a]: S. 90 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-015b99f2fede801c5eac52214f5d02da]: S. 33(5)(e) omitted (21.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(d)

[^key-0161e5225037c9fe25002da6766691e1]: S. 4A(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 68

[^key-01624b4c4a562772aeaac921d6c0a47e]: (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-017ef4f8f74f860781295cdf29748fcc]: Word in s. 49(4C)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 13(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-01817b4dd7f601f97339406ad22d68a0]: S. 406 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-01d8f235621a9b95c0261f504c5d87a9]: S. 1(1) (2) (4) (5)(a) (b) (d) (6)-(8) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-01f42e201425d54f9ac6a1530287908f]: Sch. 17 para. 45 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-01f5e0a97fae5aed313fcd023386c187]: Sch. 13 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-01f9e4952f7bdc216f3f2f07e149464f]: Word in s. 305(2)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 37; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-01f9e789165df7b0a1a8a6873f88b7f1]: S. 91 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-021516ce305d5fb0bbee8960611e39e4]: Words in s. 368R(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 12(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-021dfdc56872c8680f5cb71d829cfd4a]: Sch. 15 para. 85 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0239a134211533304db8a507b20009c2]: S. 371(2) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 11(2)(a)

[^key-023c1ff654e2ce1e6e00010160a8de3c]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 21(1) inserted (26.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 66(3), 79(2); S.I. 2023/469, reg. 2

[^key-0243d25088d16c67a4080a71174ef795]: Words in s. 88(1)(b)(iii) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 42(2)(ii)

[^key-0258277799f9f51d7567b5fc7d1c8a72]: Words in s. 145(1)(b) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(6)(b), 118(2)

[^key-027235be8e6073953db1b1f2074e77bb]: Sch. 15 para. 53(2) (3) (5) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-02906007ce29242c02f0d483e49209fe]: Sch. 3A para. 35(2)(c) and word omitted (7.11.2023) by virtue of Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 68(2)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(a)

[^key-0294daada20046adb258869f685716c0]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 74(3) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(5)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-02b7ec60d5cef94d3700c3d71587c7ff]: Words in s. 107(3C) substituted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 53

[^key-02db56286df25fe2f79455b5d6c4067f]: Words in s. 392(6) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 16(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-02dd9f734f9de221efb556998936ddc9]: Pt. 4C inserted (28.6.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(4), Sch. 18 para. 3

[^key-02f7fd673597386ecbba6b10d4c22e13]: S. 351(1)-(3) (4)(a)(ii) (iii) (b) (5)-(9) (11) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-030f81eb043485601db770b8add44cc7]: S. 16 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-033e28840f569270f7a17470425a4d43]: Sch. 14 para. 1(2) omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of The Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 3

[^key-03427229d2992ac15b6f672b0698c796]: Words in s. 405(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 42(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0358acdb4b2d24a5707a8ae16addd0d1]: Sch. 3A para. 32(3A) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(3)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-037be8ab81257db81eedf9346918c374]: S. 369(1)(a)-(d) (2) (3) in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0383bd6fd3de19821da0c32e3f12848e]: S. 336 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-038549b165053954897bb654fecc00be]: Word in s. 45(8)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 19(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-03add6973bae707eb2b03d1905b2387a]: S. 388 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-03b62444e2fd5eb0f14d909f833407ff]: Words in s. 96C(3) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 46(2)

[^key-03ba42bb3d8b6e13437231f39236bf18]: S. 4A(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-03d11b5f192af79f6a5217f1f7ed2d61]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-03dcc0e081985b4e675bf022669c876e]: S. 400(3A) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 206(4), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z26)

[^key-03e2244c2666e53b6899d309ac79deb6]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 7 inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65

[^key-03e5c3747d95dd6a751459e275ce87be]: Sch. 17 para. 102 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-04037a7d46b0915a78ad82966a24bb63]: Word in s. 193(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-041e652efd8f4d87db9cac2bc764b35d]: S. 112 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0435d302909ff669ebafcf6628a6a489]: Sch. 15 para. 52(2)(b) (3)-(7) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-044db3d9f9527d1eb2d18c80b8d7ec5b]: S. 137(2A) omitted (1.10.2022) by virtue of Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(4)(b), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-0465ab5590721ffc85a0fc17d1695e5c]: S. 411(6): power extended (24.5.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 54(3), 55(1)(b)

[^key-048526c4312c45dc3ea8793eb2e9b97b]: S. 195(1) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(6), 118(6) (with s. 87(7)(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-0487412fd846ad0b3f90adc2cdaded09]: Sch. 17 para. 111 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-048c1d4fffce454f6a7ad44dbd3ec834]: Sch. 17 para. 24 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

[^key-04929517f719e4ba8bc301b21d2ccc2e]: Words in s. 368I(3) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 36(d)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-049f5702ee8c6998fa59a0183c33136e]: Sch. 19(1) in force for specified purposes at 25.7.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-04a33030ba0ece88d2259b96a1af72fb]: S. 211(4)(5) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(4) (with regs. 5(2), 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-04ada7a58cca57e0cdc5e7d16f64184c]: Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-04b1e6e3f90e3abf56ada2cdb923a414]: Ss. 263-271 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3195 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/856), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)

[^key-04d415127284e399ed7e9019ccb88be7]: S. 394(2)(c) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-04e0974a80eb6c14916ee530fe2e77b4]: Words in s. 362(1) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 6

[^key-04e2eb4f39ab0dfb60e8da5b7ddbb942]: S. 135(3)(ic)(id) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 1(2), 47(1)

[^key-04e6b04cc3c1b41791834af2c778c16f]: Sch. 17 para. 115 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-04e84bc1494a677fbca223a6dd0cccba]: Word in s. 193(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(6)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-051cf79b232d07f9b5404b57b35bfafc]: Words in s. 99(2) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 58(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-053c85c5b438340b4a91af8119139274]: Word in s. 104(3) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 52(3)

[^key-0551d0ee9d1ce06c47d9aa88a5efc5fa]: Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-05985a041e32de18d6b25fc6b4ef2d84]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(7) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-059921a142a585a79df3f2dffe1ff427]: S. 197 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-05a1ca5b5c91be7f3d6136fdc6517fd9]: S. 4(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-05a1dc12c4b6822b879421e4c14ac392]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 108(1) substituted (15.3.2021 for specified purposes, 26.12.2022 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 1.7.2023 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (c. 7), s. 3(3)(b)(4), Sch. para. 4(12)(a); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-05f5fe2a9407e81e8ca62f87a640ffbb]: Words in s. 42(1)(c) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 17(a)(iii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-061cef7367b24181e5ab135ba64711ae]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1), art. 12(1) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 35(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-066dee3cfe4f049797773a5bdf9b3fb4]: Sch. 19(2) in force in so far as not already in force at 29.12 .2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-067021825205792732beff8fb308ef51]: S. 398 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-06831c2e7b2bca180ab3972f43604c35]: S. 368ZA inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 22 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0690409200438bff998a05bf1e01f74f]: S. 336(3) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 16 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-06a370bd67f3e2b58e406604450ebc20]: S. 134D and cross-heading inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 83(2), 118(2)

[^key-06b6187a1e92c642ce9f72c204fdf68f]: Sch. 17 para. 136 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-06d59a276b08adbc56eb508ba9e18530]: S. 326 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-06e8f07b26be9ec4692af35a2cb1ec83]: Words in s. 228(8) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(5)(c), 47(1)

[^key-06edd2fcf32b9291ee78384ac570c8e1]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(8)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-0727f7015793cb1c4acda2249a15c851]: Word in s. 368G(11)(e) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 34(b)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0736d9986cb9646c068a6f4211257fe0]: S. 317 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-074de316196e4d9bf1727621d2d56419]: Sch. 15 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-07c438987c7663113874283c58e3831d]: Sch. 3A para. 9(2) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(4)(b), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-080670e66738a05e0690deb3c4c0fd5d]: Sch. 15 para. 107 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-08074b5fc4055d02bb51df0975dace2b]: S. 67(3)(c) and word omitted (21.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 23(b)

[^key-08139525090c9b027166dceaef78951b]: Word in s. 230(8)(b) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(16), 47(1)

[^key-0814df23b14d5f406feacb14bb26fb25]: Words in s. 321(4)(a) substituted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(a)

[^key-081f2866c238d52dee15c34e7f72510d]: S. 110(2)(c)-(f) substituted for s. 110(2)(c) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 68(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-0837a10e57c15bbd2799554d2531fb54]: Sch. 17 para. 45 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-083a3721f797e4cb278a4d4ffd58982b]: Word in s. 368A(1)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(a) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-086756df3ad7add36b4fc98c1325a96c]: Sch. 17 para. 7 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-087545bffb125470413b66e82847d427]: S. 139 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-088020458cb917b6ae1bf95657000406]: S. 368K(1)(b) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 39(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-08a181ab492ca697d682520783ec05d6]: Sch. 17 para. 39 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-08c469da0885d408f08f73a174735077]: S. 372 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-08ea85964af3ebba0a096c46951aa452]: Words in s. 216(12)(a) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(b), 47(1)

[^key-0907c088149146ac651746ebf16ad937]: Sch. 15 para. 40 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-091ea9047c446c4c530360fe14dfa387]: S. 135(2)(g) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 58(2)

[^key-0929cd119c3ca38118d30eecd162dcc0]: Word in s. 340(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-09372f8cf231f2772ba1232471216174]: S. 117 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-098fa3f902ca863bec32cc300840d95f]: Sch. 17 para. 20 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)