Communications Act 2003

[^key-40cbd66949c9312f95c9bb38c5457a1a]: S. 95 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-40dfff9597c33cbc7221a6221b179ce1]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(3) 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-40f43404b77b0f20a64952159fa7d1c6]: S. 46 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-40f6e3fa09a6c96ac24fdd7ee4ff3924]: S. 89 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-4116e946d895cea4146ab2dd725bf7ae]: S. 41 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-4117321582f6053491da6fad17252461]: Words in s. 402(2)(a) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(4), Sch. 18 para. 6(a)

[^key-412fcb6ed6c67106bea0072900423da0]: Sch. 18 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4136ca2511c925da27f2509715532ed0]: Sch. 17 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-413dd3b9bb9a5968238e0320d3408e2e]: S. 229 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-414ae8e1c05d71a68de542d624702dbd]: Sch. 17 paras. 145-151 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-416802e6b17989757b5d656115858096]: S. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1)(3), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-418e97e3cb5f514441488e2c300a7546]: Sch. 8 para. 9 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-41b65c0807c9d4061b8092c38c6fddcc]: Word in Sch. 3A para. 35(2)(a) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 68(2)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(a)

[^key-41ba4fdf5b1e3e6bc3e684403e7d32d4]: Words in Sch. 11A para. 9 inserted (20.5.2016) by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 45(2)(d) (with reg. 57)

[^key-4204f22883771e13fa38b8c410b80c7e]: Sch. 17 para. 164 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-423aefb510e28acb07dd81e075d37bb8]: S. 265(4) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 38(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-424bd1b6777928d634ed1741d98769b3]: S. 26(2)(e) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 61(2)(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-425465862fd0e2f347b9b64b6a7574b0]: Words in s. 225 cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 29; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-42736227c3b932dbb3ab0702edb6789d]: Sch. 17 para. 71 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-42bb8698b0762ad424ca3a3cdc1695a5]: S. 408 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-42ce3dc89d759fc0bfb2c36807b28a1d]: S. 79(2ZA) inserted (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. 73(2)

[^key-42ddc710a9d39e412002a061495f9f1e]: Words in s. 368I(10) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(7)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-42eec31374c0751d0f02333582ee19ee]: Sch. 8 para. 9 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-4325ece23619e37236c83099be0ed424]: Ss. 49A-49C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-4328dc25c294eb71d19b79b9b2931abf]: S. 391 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-435c063023b4f73b34c25f4a252d1abb]: S. 365(5A)(5B) amendment by 2017 c. 30, s. 89 extended to Isle of Man (1.6.2020) by The Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/149), arts. 1(3), 3

[^key-436dcea8d070764367b54067eb47b834]: S. 315 omitted (17.10.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 47(9), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 5(2))

[^key-4377f3a06a2da22cee9c43d1e8d606a7]: S. 135(3A)(za) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(3)(b), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-4397be3fb79162510dbc006c04b5ffcf]: Words in s. 368I(2) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 36(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-43ae654ee7d1edea91b88a72cebf9c44]: Sch. 11 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-43bd11d7eefe7824340cda7aea2e2a2c]: S. 286 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-43d29782bc95e82dc0c37c98c4f8a124]: Word in s. 362(3)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 45(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-43e96a196b6fb40c040a2cd878b25e58]: S. 113(13) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 73(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-4405f4ef0ce1b1b688d064e427cff373]: S. 40 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-440a22045b2bd0f3a3b77cae8314ad48]: Word in s. 16(4)(d) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 59(4)(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-440a78fdf5017f394edd99a7737756b6]: Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-441c5bf4daa99f0d30431c9dc0dcc898]: S. 282 in force at 12.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-4425542f7c7d276de245430e8ecdb708]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-442ae8d47f0db1f50c6814367db8b55f]: Word in s. 368R(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 46; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-443a5503d5d01b014d37ba1a539dc18b]: Sch. 18 para. 12 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-443d79590a4ef866840ff2a66f661e05]: S. 368D(3)(za)(zb) inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 5(1)

[^key-445c86b50b356e3b9af8809f607bcca3]: Words in s. 49(2) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(b)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-446114a1ef47d76a4fff5e1f914bc102]: S. 263 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-447d5f438fb1210f9f88aed3f6dc519b]: Word in s. 4(10)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(c)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-44947de7446668e0b40b57e980921c8b]: Sch. 15 para. 45 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-449a6aebfb4ab287365dbb1663d9c8ee]: S. 134 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-44cc2b62a4bd1cc3a345e2b5d5ac1ed9]: Sch. 17 para. 106 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-44cf858e00c0df2e08c5b14ffef05230]: Sch. 17 para. 174(3) (5) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-450ca490ed200c21384f16ab628ab1f6]: S. 209 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-450d608f573150aced4b6fcb3c068d7b]: S. 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-452cc8928a1fe402ef04c380a1c1c8b0]: Sch. 14 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-45358461e244536cb97cbd744a20d24a]: Words in s. 371(11) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 64(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-4535ce57d849a988f424b3f800b3bd32]: Word in s. 371 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. 162 (with art. 3)

[^key-4538f84b85de8dd19708498e169f5e79]: Words in s. 368BZA(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 2; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-4541f72ce592e05a02a3bc51a68288ee]: S. 107(1A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 66(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 1, 2)

[^key-45552208301e4f01938e4cd3dd713101]: S. 80(7) 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. 25(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4573fb90e24e1209cefb7a07ef470cce]: Word in s. 36(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 12(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-458822a8118b9ea0eee51d17aa22262b]: Words 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)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-459c7efb5e45e19bc12598d042501eb2]: Words in s. 393(6)(d) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 97(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-45a3fa6e1f7fa132c969bc55371bbb69]: Words in s. 80A(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. 26(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-45bb1a21f27a9833689a7ae6d9f515bc]: S. 281(3) added (29.12.2003) by Media Ownership (Local Radio and Appointed News Provider) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3299), arts. 1(2), 13(1)

[^key-45cb27ae430e1c2da44e8f6a76ec7deb]: S. 212 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)(i)

[^key-45ce84381ba241d529815cfc1fe72eb6]: S. 297 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-45e74cdaece902bb94ee4263fc43b877]: S. 369(1)(e) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-461b3140bea641561924292d1b90fc68]: Words in s. 194A(6) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 13(3), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-4622ac4cd4bb7289c8c5979204418801]: Words in s. 61(8) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 33(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 9, 10)

[^key-46269d15f05a27fdfa0f94c16e97cdac]: Sch. 16 para. 24 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-463abdc3fed5b85d328b3ba0a3e769b1]: Word in s. 139(5) substituted (13.7.2011) by The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Contravention of Information Requirements) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1773), arts. 1, 2(1) (with art. 2(2))

[^key-4645dcda20c5fc795a267bdec16eb9ea]: Sch. 17 para. 53 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-4651dfbfc4de287e62bf6208f53b1e4a]: S. 341(1)(jb) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(3), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-466fd30d83b077098f10abe4e25eb41b]: S. 55(1)(b)(ii) 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. 18; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-46781952955ecf3ab61f532bfab069e0]: Sch. 9 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-46a6e0b7a9bd8b596af3221675c01ef1]: Sch. 17 para. 85 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-46b1077115bb6b083d99df877befbe51]: Sch. 17 para. 139 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-46b374fc8e9f550f3ae05dfd3a46f0f4]: Words in s. 80(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. 25(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-46c3c0b154f5ece2bae428d2ea10dcdc]: S. 139ZA inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 24, 28(1)(d)

[^key-46c91c9f53645e6162bed8fd956232a1]: S. 351(10) in force at 29.12.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-46fa81a89099a1b5a5d208b8ec2f0a24]: Words in s. 368K(1)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 11(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-46fd344e8af6416a1841fde9e0602f45]: S. 368BZA and cross-heading inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 25 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-47149abc2b359f2f76805a9f49a3c5ea]: Word in s. 270(8)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(7)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-474bd6a924958674319c789f2c4d6724]: Sch. 17 para. 158 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-474cb45a5358b6db3e168e04b475b8f4]: Word in s. 110(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. 68(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-47687bc53b872792a0c900a6a3883953]: Word in s. 370(3)(a) 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(4)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-4777c7997a7fad2fb8d21e5b3efa4253]: Sch. 15 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-478fc077d10752ab2eef9f3d221add94]: S. 105Z11 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 17, 28(1)(c)

[^key-47bf64cc9163431eae056707d2b0a672]: Words in s. 368E(3)(za) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-47dd00bbec2f99a1f454cdad689995fe]: Words in s. 370(4) 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(6)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-47e8c24bf2cab7962cc46f3318f83b12]: S. 94 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-480bc253efd9c15aef9ff142dd8b08ed]: Sch. 17 para. 52 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-481d3f66da6b94edf1e58139858c372c]: S. 393(6)(bza) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(5), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-481df1063ada51ff9a9d6f5db9cdb6cf]: S. 257 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-48227208dcfe75f8b6ffd120b99023b5]: Sch. 17 para. 70 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-482521a46cefcc43af5b35a6e5c957ee]: Sch. 18 para. 3 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-482e89a11187b8a1482e209ca02102c0]: S. 377 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4848a8c4cccf0c9e29f77385311b9478]: S. 368L(2)(b) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 40(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-48b4ea1b837ff338dfeee892f24d672a]: S. 106 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-48eabd36c1fcb39c447c6ab00ca24585]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-48f9015043e33b8e58d77bb49c3b9dae]: S. 81 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-493b6a18dce9dddcd5d6c0ff0906c17f]: S. 70 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-496371973e2a2a1f3edbdbb232a6784b]: S. 123(1A)(1B) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), ss. 80(4), 100(5); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(e) (with art. 7)

[^key-49652068cd61b8cee6b33cd3e0364ca9]: S. 368IA(8A) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 9; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-49a4bb438f2ac6d0221a3a84567daa2b]: Words in s. 264(9)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 37(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-49b1243c0911ea5100e438de5451cbe1]: Word in s. 138(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. 81(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-49d17405085520f53bf2462d053bf75f]: S. 138(9A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 81(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-49d5a79e6ac6b4b7d7080faeea0a80f7]: Sch. 14 para. 15 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 5)

[^key-49fdadba6cee7a30c90c1a0e422fb5e4]: S. 54 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-4a2053c3aef864cc8db2dfe3595c2778]: Sch. 17 para. 149 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-4a4f1580568bf5203760b672084441cb]: S. 24B(4) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 117(3), 240(4)

[^key-4a586e85b19b9e4e4f1faed1c3f08b36]: Word in s. 4(6) 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. 3(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4a5c9ee73c5d56799c491b000fc5ada3]: Words in s. 4A heading 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(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4a638ba77989850aba5646723737cd2b]: S. 132 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-4a6b4613a296ef11ed43356ecde6ecf3]: S. 26(2)(da) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 119(2), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z14)

[^key-4a71c8cf1439410845dd3a021c3d8e35]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (14.2.2012) by The Local Digital Television Programme Services Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/292), arts. 1, 4, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-4a796953e7a9cbd5d307e4fbba64edf2]: Act modified (temp.) (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 49 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-4a7c0910cf467822e8df863f0e9eba39]: Sch. 17 para. 103 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-4a8696c9f3a068ede5276b1c1929f3c7]: Sch. 15 para. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4a958bab84ace5235644afe83be142a2]: S. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4a96a89a5f7a6ee85a7571ca76346653]: Words in s. 400(1)(d) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(10), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-4aaed0d689869d548ffff3b1ffed7885]: Word in s. 207 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(6); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-4abb961f3bd9d46519e43247dd9d28f1]: Sch. 15 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4abb9e20d7789b154a20cb3d52b6c5ee]: Word in s. 104(1)(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. 63(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-4acccc6cb354a6a8650e481ce7257092]: Sch. 1 para. 1 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-4ad45f3b0a3140b1cb7cbe627fe66ef4]: S. 370(10) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 14(4); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-4ae6e1ab8f52642690176dc27f63f912]: S. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4af3f2db93876c02770a7bc72f02652a]: S. 104(1)(aa) 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(2)(a)

[^key-4b031685671d8435ba5367c3a4686d2a]: Words in s. 393(6)(a) inserted (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 23.8.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(1)(a)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 2; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(w)

[^key-4b0d9b1646ce532e714f415f7da001af]: Words in s. 25(3) 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. 7(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4b14f0c9bf6b16f98403e2c996d77917]: Words in s. 405(1) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 34(2)(a)

[^key-4b214ad61e8b25f4470a56fd2713b60c]: Sch. 12 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4b255fa68ad549498719011622f6f63b]: Word in s. 194A(2B) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 50(2)(a)

[^key-4b4880dfc988b6c7bad2599c571e64d6]: Sch. 17 para. 113 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-4b64624cba26c4f6412a0a2b615a0879]: S. 136(2) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 83(3)(b), 118(2)

[^key-4b65122e639dcd458e862e80df3af93f]: S. 394(2)(g) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 65(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-4bf646445be452b270e9690712e505e3]: S. 188 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-4c009266208c48d4a847d04f5ba37d65]: Words in s. 102(1) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 61(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-4c0ba433904b79de333a6973c59f3d3d]: S. 185(7)(b)-(d) 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. 91(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-4c10e39c563bddf0c12db3719b0ddde4]: S. 393(5)(a)(b) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-4c42c965e8463e92b514cc58ab689f3a]: Words in s. 51(1)(d) 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. 19(2)

[^key-4c78254a799c91c32c367c94e8018d9e]: Words in s. 106(6) substituted (31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 22.11.2017 for specified purposes, 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 4(8), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(a)

[^key-4cb4413114a0f4e792987c776e94985c]: Sch. 18 para. 15 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-4cbca46069f8949c4f1995963dbb2375]: Sch. 9 para. 1(1)(ab) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 62; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-4cf9dd56a7d67bc2dd1b7648030ca3b2]: Sch. 17 para. 151 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4cfa87b73ddd53c75b10b74d317722a5]: S. 393(1)(c)(d)(5)(j)(k)(7) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4d04ca44b7582d446636527676ebad23]: Sch. 14 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4d054239ef5bebe701306f31798df38f]: S. 236(2) 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. 2(c) (with art. 5)

[^key-4d2f051b25e9df259462c4d39439b94f]: Words in s. 401(10) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(9), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-4d5fb9c7e0de95d1ca8b2560a83019ec]: Sch. 17 para. 72(4) (7) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4d68746ba7594abe308e188e2c011c13]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 17 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 64; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-4d80aad4fb54d624c3c9e3afee3ad331]: S. 61(8)(a)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 33(b)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 9)

[^key-4d98f3c579668c63ce23385f8abbce20]: S. 229(4A) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(10), 47(1)

[^key-4da15b1f1e0decd9d8e328dfc4fc7f84]: Sch. 13 para. 16 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4da5444cfbe0de04ba75ac985ce04f32]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 90(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2, 20)

[^key-4da8e58c683a948eaacfcf1feed95a66]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 23(6) inserted by virtue of 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 56(a) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-4db29681ae8be684da59c2bd89e8c32d]: Sch. 18 para. 31 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4dc23f001852bddd13f631b1c1bd9418]: Sch. 18 para. 51 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)