Communications Act 2003

[^key-5c3b7e272fe62afbaa58dde73581ef31]: S. 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-5c60fb0bbf7e93632109bf06339397a5]: Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-5c7431f6f985dd70817b3dff8ebfb523]: Words in s. 27(5) inserted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 54(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-5c7e4d98eed697d053bd8910effd21d9]: S. 231(2)(a) (b) (3)-(10) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5c8881879939ca4189c03f8ab39bea54]: Words in s. 229(1) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(7), 47(1)

[^key-5c8c69e38607d6ce322475369213aba8]: Sch. 17 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-5c8dbc52adf9c9b30f4cf41c9d149449]: Words in s. 400(4)(c) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(2), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-5cae6125b2acb8cceaa4665fbc9034ff]: S. 368A(1)(e)(f) substituted for s. 368A(1)(e) (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(b) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5cc83e85917d3d11a58677cc33a388c1]: Words in s. 75(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 19(2)(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-5ce3c47a75eed5ac0df940c9d543416a]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 24(3)(b) substituted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 59(4), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(b)

[^key-5cffb54281e2a2392d7a69c490589508]: Sch. 16 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5d079dead9e8816645f696ed97892665]: Word in s. 4(10)(c)(ii) 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. 5(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-5d0ef5a515e393cd97e653d2a5441da1]: Words in s. 214(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(a), 47(1)

[^key-5d264ad921e801321680cbfff407afd9]: Words in s. 402(1) inserted (6.4.2024) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 20(3), 47(3)(a); S.I. 2023/792, art. 3(b)

[^key-5d545accbbbc85b9d37ab4dc0a1ae9ac]: S. 191 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-5d6b633cd6794bf85c96dfd61e90de7c]: Sch. 17 para. 109 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-5daec13ee2b36d2dabe807a61c34205b]: S. 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-5db03fa558cf74f5ae023be46cc5c0d9]: S. 147 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-5ddeb783ee67e623a51f53fdb86f289f]: Sch. 15 para. 117 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5df67250dec0a7b829b58bfa3b573679]: S. 97(8) 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. 56(f) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-5dfea0b3cdea4a471971950474346abb]: Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5e0f6bd6b9f952f4a4da9a65a3fb68d7]: Sch. 17 para. 27 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-5e2b07fd71fecb96ba7f8b7751a4822a]: S. 137(7) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(4)(c), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-5e50defa26f8a1f62997cf2b98f7c5af]: S. 49(4C)(c) 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. 13(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5e80f4400d3e839f6c4f5e8662ea9932]: S. 318 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5e9343c413a36bd300a584bc32e35996]: Words in s. 151(1) 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. 61(2)(g)

[^key-5e99efb7bca757ff41ecd2804e2af93b]: Sch. 15 para. 91 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5e9f89c7f77456a5841426da23a4d373]: S. 87 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-5eb177f8de8c969a1240701b3e0edd60]: S. 104 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-5ecdc0e97e3cc4da6d9d99de59fcae23]: S. 299(2) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5eda645746f64e1df2b4f6d030a98335]: Word in s. 343 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 43(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-5ee5ec2a8473d2637be14e218fc5064d]: S. 370 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-5f093fd1649163917bc977dbc09f5f38]: Sch. 4 para. 7 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-5f3004b199c6fb5e806da37bbd73b27e]: S. 406(2)-(5) (8)-(10) 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-5f4684bbb14d43406762803b7e0ad0b0]: Words in s. 192(1)(a) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 28(a)

[^key-5f4693137d1fd6224633a7197699790d]: S. 383 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5f52608603645e8df147845843db0ca7]: S. 393(5)(ca) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(5)(a), 240(4)

[^key-5f7d7c1a2e0429148a9a00467d4a87bf]: Words in s. 368CB(7) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 7(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-5f87ddef3d09804eea9d3932783a04ee]: S. 84 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-5ffaf9e76b057c026649052d1957e20c]: S. 354 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-600cf336297491c54f9b4b5243cb94de]: Sch. 15 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-601824e9076044c18ff9608ac5d6bf55]: Words in s. 368R(1) substituted (14.8.2012) by The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916), reg. 1(2), Sch. 34 para. 44 (with Sch. 32)

[^key-601b036ac714c802afd16c1d3a8f6b4f]: Sch. 8 para. 2 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-604fd92f7c65a6de016726a9d7f7ec5c]: S. 224(1) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 25(2), 47(1)

[^key-6052983379ac97c2ec7e501b5dd051b9]: S. 117 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-60732dfb9f85d86d5d5ce6060cc06c43]: Words in s. 192(6)(b) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 43(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-60c988a4c5ab04113214d444a52d51c0]: Sch. 15 para. 127 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-60d78bd7dffbaf3062ecdcdd576dc650]: S. 75(1) 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. 40 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-60dca83352d77920001670d65e9b239e]: Sch. 13 para. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-60ddac1676465afc58b66087374ae525]: S. 403 applied by 1998 c. 6, s. 6 (as substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 150 (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11))

[^key-60f3dc0c7eabc71fd772914c0dd46408]: Sch. 17 para. 145 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-60f83752b57abc40158fc8e328fd0511]: Sch. 17 para. 147 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-60ff33829364a1287a736f2803e16e73]: Words in s. 229(5) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(11)(a), 47(1)

[^key-612826929fae76f801075093c92ea1f6]: S. 365(5A)(5B) inserted (1.6.2020) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 89(6), 118(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/530, art. 2)

[^key-6128c1b5dd738b04893a52fedea58496]: Sch. 8 para. 7D inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 19(5), 28(1)(c)

[^key-61370d44cdd6ccdef245c7d2c055c798]: Sch. 15 para. 63 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-614551a3168120c302e5be3e93de0c0c]: S. 253 in force at 2.1.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(1) (with art. 11)

[^key-61791078eebebc90ca4ca60c5facecb3]: Sch. 17 para. 119 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-617d01eb8df96fd9d89655430e5c23d1]: S. 150 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-61bbedd62834ec8c34ad7d98a9c17231]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(12)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-61d3a75dc500e830735194548dc0d8e2]: S. 105M inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 5, 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-61d4c2416036cc4722c9c4e00f7a51f8]: S. 187 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-61ec56528dfb9c08f191681dabb97013]: Words in s. 33(5)(f) 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. 8(e)

[^key-62031a33a168f7d43519709d62e341b9]: S. 124J inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 12, 47(1)

[^key-621b8ba541efe22b5ba1382dd95796d1]: Sch. 4 para. 3 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-6245d03c2290b1d6be12152d79d281da]: Word in s. 186(3)(b) 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. 79

[^key-624f8be46acd4235c053662a52366344]: Word in s. 368H(4)(b) omitted (20.5.2016) by virtue of The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 46(4)(a)

[^key-6257d6568590e3e0814cf60d06cc5fd7]: S. 191(6) 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. 96 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-626c61a071f5f3667a625bfd01f188a6]: S. 395(6A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 98 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-626dde0aca412ad8cd118034653bf913]: S. 144 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-627b931161e1e0997ddb99bdc646ed33]: S. 79(2BA) 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(3)

[^key-628402cbe5667b4c7c8a15ac8dcf25f5]: S. 105Z inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-628cefa4453b876948333252759231c2]: Sch. 17 para. 154 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-628d51b12f8f4f5547b6ed5864dddb37]: S. 211(2)(b)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(2) (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-62c88c3e764b42f995f999f31bfae1a5]: Sch. 17 para. 100 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-62fbfb5609965d2ca3b557d3547db51c]: Sch. 8 para. 5 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-6308fc1a66aae81d9c5f5073935a7c7a]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1991 c. 57, Sch. 22 para. 5 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 31(a); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-6312a166b6d0ce3e607e1c7c029e5520]: S. 325(4) 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(c) (with art. 5)

[^key-632ed9c279636e6e4f8150b6dae0e73f]: S. 5 in force at 18.9.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-6330ea7d4916ff4dad8a78bbb491a1cf]: Sch. 17 para. 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-6332f60032f295cb20591bcac7820ed3]: Word in s. 203 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 32(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-6383dea4c81ef5df08bc866b90bb5991]: S. 371 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-63c36b83a16076be27bfe50e948f2344]: S. 5(4A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-63d75265c9182dea0ca35d5280297ceb]: Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-63f2fdc0d9b6e1b31647c044924f6bf7]: Sch. 16 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-63f54cba6537ef3c4ecd0521bf6e8388]: S. 65 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-645088b8d028239a2ee4e5e0c1a39dec]: S. 195 title substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(10), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-6475cc0afb22300607e48ca7c0bb1a7a]: Sch. 17 para. 24 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-64798d0ead770801db94e7182039ebcb]: Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-649b969c8dedbd87ed8ac1397d6e4f97]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 19(4), 28(1)(c)

[^key-64a0d22614da757a088df094575eda02]: S. 39 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-64a717c29a025749203f602955c101d4]: Sch. 17 para. 29 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-64c4578540f65d18c73c9b3cdc66a6fe]: S. 402(2)(d) and word inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 25(3)(b), 28(1)(e)

[^key-64f034d427d9198a63bf7c957035ca31]: Sch. 17 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-64f45031aa267b79dde15628da61f180]: S. 172 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-650621f16eadf6b242cf7b750e6a8a2a]: Sch. 4 para. 4 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-65098cfcd427356f3e684dfcb6440c8e]: Sch. 12 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-65205cbab551ab408aeed59fc945431d]: Words in s. 140(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. 84(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-654fcc495029a004acb5e9062c854063]: S. 56A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 31 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-655e76b42a98defac0a4d9fe2c9c8351]: Sch. 17 para. 156 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-6585c3cc0cc74ca7cb4a33622ae32947]: S. 368B(A1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 24(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-6599e9ceca9f950e24b6519b5c1d96ee]: S. 71 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-65d637eb5e80f858ebd096475bfad8e1]: Words in s. 52(3)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-65e728f7e23a69456040a3682ab9068b]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(ii), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-65f264c64e246110ce7143f8fdf250ce]: Sch. 11A inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 9

[^key-65fc7039a9508119139213ed1741a192]: Sch. 18 para. 2 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-660c85e745d1a0ce380d7cfc042cb975]: Sch. 18 para. 14 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-6611d9bc7408c9321544bbe88660fee4]: S. 368F(1)(aa) inserted (20.5.2016) by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 46(2)

[^key-6629a6a8161525bd444fec27cf12c4ce]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-662e8ffc1214945e704a3caa0813a229]: Sch. 18 para. 25 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-663f0200f2135d9b49bd5ffddbb45d1f]: S. 124I inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 11, 47(1)

[^key-664126478f24a6febb38714cad6b23c6]: Ss. 134A-134C and cross-headings inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 1(1), 47(1)

[^key-664ede5b35add08fb580897acc8b0ca1]: S. 185 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-66624b024f74f7881c812157eed5a691]: S. 55 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-666ecd713aeaf6544b0f50f35477a40e]: Sch. 17 para. 97 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-6670d6c5a4e256876b88bcf1d6233635]: S. 100(8) 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. 49

[^key-6693d0ce0bd321b93e877db77780d088]: S. 373 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-66c5aebbe1730525144d1b7751960de5]: S. 393(1)(a)(b)(2)-(4)(5)(a)-(i)(l)-(p)(6)(b)-(d)(8)-(12) 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-66db92cef506a095abc103932da55991]: S. 100 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-67108c53a70cfb09111f055734a14387]: S. 107 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-671a70129bbe239395132ee6eaac6483]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 19(a) inserted (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(4)(b); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-67526c388158a80f71fb5196f9bdb590]: S. 51 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-6759f99342843470591befb931335ef1]: S. 400(1)(ha) 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. 4; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(w)

[^key-67a9c35aa0f99a3ecfae8e52bc5234ae]: Sch. 15 para. 112 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-67ab9b0c597c2e0fca519bf957ace1f6]: S. 138 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-67b9809a80cbd67c1dcb1c8775eb2084]: S. 3(6A) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 57; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-67da2f2d20a8ae34ab13bb00383181d6]: Sch. 3A Pt. 9 excluded by 1985 c. 48, s. 8A (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 22; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-67f09c038fa871d2f5c035c9c3c08f72]: S. 404(4)(d) repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-67fce36dc280adabfd0593e91b8e56e6]: S. 105 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-68072f0af174bb2699638eafa90b7e8a]: S. 64(3)(f) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 24; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-682403dede5c2d281c6e9471706601ed]: Words in Sch. 11A para. 6(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 31 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6828ac68dc6eb928a2e26d507d1e904c]: S. 284 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 48; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-684a9f3c5de4b395f577dd28db01de2e]: S. 368QA inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 12(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-684fe6d73785cccb61a2c76fcff894c5]: Sch. 13 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6859bbf26ea789128abafc68a4384a2a]: Sch. 17 para. 42 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-687759ef322d68f448518633a0a224ba]: Sch. 16 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-68b0f6975e2094c00e78844ec30dc333]: Sch. 14 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-68b5d05e664bef2a91a93a82a40200e9]: S. 300 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 51; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-68fe4bce2b210181613438e7b033d7a3]: S. 403 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-6917d8378198e57e11b30aa64d78e541]: S. 84A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 47 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-6925d848e68a4b71945de6a073028264]: Sch. 15 para. 24 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-694e07258390aa322373daed90fa9350]: S. 355 omitted (17.10.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 43(4), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-69881837d0d91534a1f7eb84a5293588]: S. 99(2A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 58(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-6997772375ece1962d72b3d9dc827096]: S. 195 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-69ab7dfb141915734d42e9c33934c47b]: Words in s. 364(2)(f) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 29

[^key-69bf56ce9e74691640193c5d9184219f]: S. 393(5)(na) inserted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 31

[^key-69ea20bcb3b5c866a9a6095d2028e917]: Sch. 17 para. 155 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-69eb9b9ac74ec59c480c825fc162f4cf]: Words in s. 370(3) 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)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-69f18f9f4d533d75e1b42c25dc1ce6a7]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(2)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 61; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-69f374a2c9249d8b9de216826be032e7]: S. 102(2) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 61(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-69fbc4ea90117c25e5fb1a85631fafa3]: S. 346 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-69fc66b4b785093469bd7184dbc51035]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-69fdd01de38f2ad927e07c233e147852]: Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6a194187149d426ddd65ec37ef055f7a]: Sch. 17 para. 62 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6a259782e7c2fe0eb09a2661a23e9131]: S. 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-6a34a8a6bc28f6cad3b51e6e9c1a05fe]: Sch. 15 para. 48 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6a6b697b0be1e4f41a52ec6cdf25540e]: S. 192(1)(e) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 43(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-6a73fc5eb05829cc890de5ad3ea58806]: S. 106 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-6a8e1829f0b91307c993158d9eae4031]: Sch. 13 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6ab79e101aaee4ef1a4537e7b290ae45]: S. 198(2A) amendment by 2017 c. 30, s. 88(4) extended to Isle of Man (1.3.2020) by The Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/149), arts. 1(2), 2

[^key-6acca8b18ce377a84fbbc08f7ecf77d2]: Sch. 18 para. 20 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-6ae210c7d4b0ea68754eda46b2894e4f]: Words in s. 111 heading substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)