Communications Act 2003

[^key-3292111f63e8cceadcc4c4b707e93a2d]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 3(6) substituted (15.6.2011) by Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 6(3)

[^key-32ba3242f6af753c8d7a68e87c23033c]: Sch. 16A inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(g), Sch. 10; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z4)

[^key-32e4f766e8c268613230ada2711f5ff1]: S. 194A inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(4), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-32f898088a9a41d3c400cba649ea960f]: S. 368OA substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 10; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-32fe39e22e2cc2334acc2a3ea3ae815f]: Word in Pt. 3 inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(4), 47(1)

[^key-33084601a965a129c46b1a1fb618bbae]: Word in s. 340(5) 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-3310367baa230288f61ec8896539159d]: Sch. 8 para. 10 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-334a347db65d027dffbb8e7ad3fe28c6]: Sch. 16 para. 16 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-334b170c7c11d93effc346c6abcb3a84]: S. 84A(3)(b) and word 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. 31(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-335f93698716299e2defb48e4f79941f]: Sch. 15 para. 96 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-33605a351f3bfd0bb57521c379620dde]: Word in s. 370(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 161(8)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-3365479e851967a3c5179722119e8e5f]: S. 27 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-33735bd1e2b0afc09fc7bcac61746aa6]: Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)

[^key-3387cea8c339fbb5c5da84189fc6cc5a]: Word in s. 67(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. 23(a)

[^key-33a218be853d14363858de983cf83fa0]: Sch. 3A para. 96(2)(b) and word inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(5)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-33b24da45f37c89c858c2e2a6fb270b8]: Sch. 8 para. 5 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-33c2bd862dd12833ded393ac455cc1cd]: Words in s. 370(12) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 63(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-33e42b27427902b6558fffdd632b4375]: Words in s. 368J(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 38(a)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-33e4441d3d78e0d1e6c6232aa5d433c1]: S. 38 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-33e4ed49420f00f73113a40d53724de9]: S. 238 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-33e57c5f1e4868381e43cc281157cf38]: Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-33f85e69c79e72c3180556ec66982ff8]: S. 135(3)(ie) omitted (1.10.2022) by virtue of Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(3)(a)(ii), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-3417c5b11eaa4b867203d37992ad7409]: Sch. 17 para. 11 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-3419d1ef37f466764907cb486f588f56]: S. 134AC 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. 56

[^key-346a2c87de1923116cba424673cf686b]: Sch. 15 para. 79 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-347030a69461bf5ff832793505c1fb12]: S. 124H inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 10, 47(1)

[^key-347e859ce00d19d02ea12bfe9a7309b2]: Words in s. 65(1) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 1(3), 118(2)

[^key-348b34028562b9197695cfa56c10955a]: S. 97 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-3495c43ac2fd7af4095efb5f6ece61fc]: S. 401 heading substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(10), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-349ce959a4fea901f947ef8c2b6ff863]: S. 13(3A) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 153(3), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-34d2d3a2dd952d34c3cff5bfe09eedbd]: Word in s. 45(8)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 19(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-34f9d11eb52054b8c7b17c7fc378bc0d]: S. 121 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-350f02195507391892aef5f3920201c2]: Word in s. 73(2)(b) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 38(a)(iii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-35292c9fa7e3c2975a9c76cc4db61b82]: S. 344 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-352fced0db84568cc6b2cd5a3563a7e9]: Sch. 17 para. 135 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-3531f6f8ea954186de92c5fbb41c6cfe]: S. 393(3)(e) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 164(1)(a)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-3534a570e69928719b6ca8bf0f8d09ac]: Sch. 18 para. 57 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-3545e82e7a41d5272d908e3d50b6a6bb]: Sch. 15 para. 72 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-35495eaae4ad158c6463362cef8733a2]: Sch. 17 para. 126 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-354f3f98406eb61d89cb060691d2dc44]: Word in s. 341 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 42(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-35697bd08afb070d638956a77bfdfa92]: S. 393(5)(l) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-357e02b4de9b7158b6346c768496f9f3]: Words in s. 216(12)(b) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(c), 47(1)

[^key-359297a9efe2b492a9a40509be4fe97f]: Sch. 17 para. 18 in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-35e63564cbf4ca0543e959fc2aa20fb8]: Word in s. 123(2) substituted (30.12.2005) by Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty and Disclosure of Information) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3469), arts. 1(1), 2 (with art. 2(2))

[^key-35f637849ada32cc2940441298872ec6]: S. 80 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-35fb0dba3ab819b7436ad6f6d4f5a9ba]: S. 134B(1)(j) 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. 57(d)

[^key-3610a6741501a4071ae59c1ca83164ed]: S. 358 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3631496d2ff15afd0e6639b3fd054e49]: S. 194 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-36a230d6c4a7ebb79bca93d3b2171323]: Word in Sch. 3A para. 74(2) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(3)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-36ada74f80e9a8c03a516714cff111c0]: Word in s. 226(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 30(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-36b8bd22a8380b912d518ca6da5332fd]: Sch. 17 para. 124 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-36dd28435cc7dacfe3e074d6cfeecfb4]: Words in s. 87(4)(d) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 49(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-36de4d87d60dc6cd4010e68c5891798a]: Sch. 17 para. 152 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 381(1) of the amending Act) by Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8), s. 381(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 12 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

[^key-36e657160f1944efb45d25d97ebb21bf]: S. 47(4) 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. 12

[^key-36fe777d26f551b83194073e5c374c1b]: Sch. 17 para. 116 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-370df877e39ea1b3a24bd93cf928f44d]: S. 393(5)(p)(q) substituted for s. 393(5)(p) (26.5.2008) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 72 (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^key-3715e0952c008a04a1eef17e9875565f]: Words in s. 362(1) omitted (19.12.2009) by virtue of Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 10

[^key-372df97860cbdab4b2a5c8acb5c9c755]: S. 402 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-3731c314b46d78b798936aa1f635fbd1]: S. 403 applied by 1996 c. 55, s. 104ZA(3) (as inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 302(1), 411(2) (with Sch. 18 para. 51(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11))

[^key-3760f81de0c236c52d89115d5807e6a5]: Sch. 18 para. 25 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-37643fc8ca79816d075f6aa99272ec64]: Word in s. 362(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 45(2)(b)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-377a0db18106ba40c3ca0b84c624955f]: Words in s. 393(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 164(1)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-37a68a5684917bbc8db5ccc44e7c045f]: Word in s. 340(2) 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-37b4c31e46a57bbd1fb054f8b6958448]: S. 63 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-37c272e7f407044fd9a7682ba74d3be0]: S. 368E(3)(zza) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 9(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-3813d43c0cc0bfa03a3bef01b89aa97e]: Sch. 3A para. 3 renumbered as Sch. 3A para. 3(1) (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(2)(a), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-38143a7f80aa1df46d544f9e94a08675]: S. 125 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-3835d4c9447dc01ba6aee694005471aa]: S. 362(2)(3) applied by 1990 c. 42, s. 202(6A) (as inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 15 para. 68(3) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11))

[^key-3847131d201db617a7daa223f2f71e18]: S. 88 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-384d34417bca816e777dd91806489f49]: S. 103 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-3872885d5339bbcd0a3011c987798f51]: Sch. 17 para. 148 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-38845cdde15dc0b1e133ada4645052db]: Ss. 152-184 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-3888762e48d6847350bd72a86acdc7c7]: Sch. 15 para. 65 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-38ab03eb6a7c448708b33cb44182fe57]: Sch. 17 para. 162 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-38c090dcc6350e25af4871c18cadeb35]: Sch. 17 para. 166(1)(2)(3)(b) 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-38d5da2450263d6166128f0cdd4d2687]: Sch. 12 para. 24 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-38d7dce2b671691a4479c0ce424c9d7f]: Words in s. 365(4)(a) inserted (1.6.2020) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 89(4), 118(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/530, art. 2)

[^key-38d9ece3a0849e8af410df47487ddcff]: Sch. 17 para. 97 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-38dd54cb258b2c6273f7e3124a38c626]: Sch. 12 para. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-38de450eef2e3a7212c18b78eb35a273]: S. 42 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-38f1cf129d4983f3fea7edc6272165da]: Sch. 18 para. 18 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-390e9e47081b3d361ac8ffc9cb8c67b2]: Word in s. 368H(6)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 35(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-39106b5e8e0f967b1f4e439ebab3c8b8]: Sch. 17 para. 150 in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-3928b6c6e0c6ae54bd49ddd5df6b49a4]: S. 313 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3945151c8d6771f7280f75b2c7778b71]: Word in s. 46(8)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-39a683244feac5b6ee8ff2361b07e61f]: S. 87(3A) 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. 41(2)

[^key-39a8358c516f9cc592a045238c7b252e]: Words in s. 229(3)(a) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(9), 47(1)

[^key-39b64407bc87f552d08013ddebb3b3fb]: S. 275 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-39c668510fa744e50369f98c1bdfab4c]: S. 35(3)-(7) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 10(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-39d4a9221646c1fe45d4902a54193bbe]: S. 310 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-39e50d23afc9ab4ed41699a4084e4ae4]: Sch. 15 para. 120 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-39f23718cd305cf32949fb1a53901f02]: Sch. 14 Pt. 2 omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 3

[^key-3a0538d98788e5fa5c691aac5ec74925]: Act: amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 2004/1944, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 2 (25.10.2019) by The Small-scale Radio Multiplex and Community Digital Radio Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1387), arts. 1, 7 (as amended by S.I. 2025/160, art. 9(3))

[^key-3a1218e71d1a830277c68f7a4acf0152]: S. 368IA inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 37 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-3a6bbb6a6e7612301d54756be45d545e]: Sch. 18 para. 21 in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-3abaf348a0d413b8ce16d7fcfb05097c]: Words in s. 64(4)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 34 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-3acfd15b61e1cd91f936f681070355e4]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-3aff99b01216ad6100cb3d7b395a4a46]: S. 44 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-3b33157dbd15f532dfd6e3d2f8873e7d]: Sch. 3A para. 27ZA and cross-heading inserted (26.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 66(2), 79(2); S.I. 2023/469, reg. 2

[^key-3b3954bf031c66a435c7365a27d86037]: S. 26(2A) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 61(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-3b3973decd9a91cc96ccee5e031ca3b7]: S. 368I(8A) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-3b6d34d211a60053d47116232a7b8b66]: Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3bb0aedef3726363822ae6e40b4f5e18]: Sch. 4 para. 1 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-3bb7da7d7e4d59f0115e86b4bff01803]: Sch. 17 para. 138 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-3bbbde8c70d1c662903b9b538b5a4db9]: Sch. 17 para. 26 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-3bdbe3fa5fd2895da542b65db714ada5]: S. 92 omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 53 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-3bdf022320c7dddd059a6bbb07ba974c]: Words in Sch. 11A para. 6(2)(a) omitted (20.5.2016) by virtue of The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 45(2)(c) (with reg. 57)

[^key-3be79e250142b4ca3550d04cbe449864]: Sch. 17 para. 114 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-3bf25a5f1f5710980f485d0998c74512]: S. 130 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-3bfc291fd4f039093475ee43edb2fe77]: Sch. 4 para. 3(2)-(7) applied (E.W.) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 5(3) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-3c0c031603302bf1b284d8cc1d7fb28d]: S. 65(2BA)-(2BC) 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. 22(4)

[^key-3c10690f71d611f3ae43373aec7dff06]: S. 207(8) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-3c1c1ee95182f8ee4d52b2a85dae3bf7]: S. 304 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3c73177426c826162d0facbc6f122cec]: S. 11(A1) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 165(2), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z19)

[^key-3c7a41b20f1234dd232b510200411457]: S. 79 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-3c7aea7e7bcaf9e2679a8aa48894ff75]: Sch. 17 para. 9 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-3c85dc78ad70b17bbec2247cc5be7bf1]: S. 43 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-3cbee043137e9585e8c3993bc638b8d3]: S. 137 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-3cc912a5e920f8ae1a1ac4bcb6c006c5]: Sch. 14 para. 18 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3cd68d0acbc3c4b3a8678628c7d4566f]: Sch. 15 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3cee12a635a8995bb7882e8f9b68ee59]: Sch. 17 para. 78 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-3cf65e130ae26e740c5834c5b7b88b83]: S. 239 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3d073ffdb84de859f5dc2d96d4a79170]: S. 40(11) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 15(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-3d1065dde50080e856308f25def0821b]: S. 255 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3d5637ef441c923cf34e950a6b78fbf5]: S. 60 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-3d6cd3d7562e965b70fd4d28ac519d47]: S. 87(4)(ba)(bb) 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. 41(3)(a)

[^key-3d7694558b5c71a0cbfc6e53dda4d260]: Ss. 111A, 111B inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 71 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-3da92227888e34ba3996c6f2e0e188e3]: S. 119 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-3dab673c514374860b689f44c5c2db84]: Sch. 4 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-3dbec0d26917841efc62277a3e8154c5]: Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3dcd675b6bea4eee2e930923f099193b]: S. 335(3)(d) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 57; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-3df2e349e4f128ea18174a802099c326]: S. 105Y inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 10(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-3dfd6ef9666f5a0b7e046308b13e3fd9]: Sch. 17 para. 19 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-3e097bfe4966485953ff2361c61a8dea]: Sch. 15 para. 111 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3e2044a77654e879fd8044e96120e8f7]: Sch. 18 para. 18 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-3e2f57b27896729f1d8624b986008bd2]: S. 303(1A) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 8(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-3e5acb688c8ef152e1ab8fd01613c828]: S. 197(2) 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. 40 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1419, reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(j)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3e736d084f6b2c798eaec5aa24fc38d4]: Sch. 8 para. 6 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-3e9390e7bc5115811483fc5957ca9a35]: Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3e93932743a088bc982d81613c5f0230]: Words in s. 77(4) substituted (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. 22(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3ed08a781151dcbd15b42c46f8dd5828]: S. 212 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3197 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/855), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(i)

[^key-3ed570f1cb73c736be953d21ba229fc2]: Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3ee08690a9e67f68faaf7ce054146295]: Sch. 17 para. 26 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-3eed3a8f90dab690132b4b5c4e5bfac8]: Sch. 17 para. 21 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-3f65c58dc3cb408a88ac758ce51c4d29]: S. 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-3fa02ec2c0ec00153c31de8b9ad3c1dd]: S. 283 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3fb141deeeb270a5d8ae7717acaeeab2]: S. 170 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-3fb7ebfa6deac645dcfc2326f536246e]: Sch. 16B inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(g), Sch. 11; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z5)

[^key-3fbe82858fa10c769e1f7aec7ec5ecaa]: S. 317(7) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(11), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-4012094a6b058467ae4582d10f1beb3f]: S. 82 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-401c956d3cc2c36590204b40fb7465aa]: S. 319(1) modified (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), art. 1, Sch. para. 1(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-40240cc5e5e9d3779906419cfb8f31b1]: S. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-402d0879e729a999c7cd9bf405c667b4]: S. 393(5)(s) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(5)(c), 240(4)

[^key-405fd23b7cbbce04553d5cdcf2b1f6b5]: S. 52(2)(ca) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-409a5061f07c419a580b27e33eab12d8]: Sch. 14 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-40b0cda0e5c549e379ac3f61f2d19bd5]: S. 41(2)(b) and preceding word omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-40bbec1a4f1c3f4f2378591114fb6cc7]: S. 66(9) 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. 20; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-40c6ea86ac1851b63e9d13ac912cfde9]: S. 178 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)