Communications Act 2003

[^key-8086f0752ced293538bbc287644496b7]: Sch. 15 para. 106 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-809766148fd4b1821fa7c2a27ddc7c5c]: Words in s. 370(11) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 63(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-80c9a3a0d45287e392094dac504dd171]: Words in s. 405(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 50(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-80f3b14d399d04b067035922998cea70]: Sch. 18 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-810b11619fbb5ff8c0f78e0dcb0786a2]: Pt. 4A Ch. 2 heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(5), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-8113c69d92848f690caecd0f1c6781b1]: Words in s. 65(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. 22(6)

[^key-8114538783d2ae76af2ad3c2815e5100]: Words in s. 87(4)(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. 41(3)(b)

[^key-811d6de20110897567d1191555a02050]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 41 substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(5)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-81351a6fcbeae4489fecc3cb8b40fcee]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 3(7) substituted (15.6.2011) by Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 6(4)

[^key-81364a6749d935d2388706779f282b1c]: Words in s. 33(5)(a) 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. 8(a)

[^key-813bd2d7effa27d42f9140e55e22d052]: S. 197 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-814d09ddcb541533ea67b5ef9ba9b1f0]: S. 35A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 11 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-815294e0ebb87ab318163a9598ddf9a2]: S. 42(1)(ba) 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)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-8154e8facaabd455884f4cb51b0cee58]: Sch. 18 para. 15 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-816d0efdfe6eddb6813d5881d0c67e7b]: S. 93C(6) omitted (31.12.2020) 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(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 77

[^key-8183b792a847269e6b8e4a05337ff893]: S. 146 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-81b3802d133a1b7f3a8f334dc5d46030]: Sch. 17 para. 165 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-81cae5dc3365b3a803db5e152b4b72e1]: Words in s. 368M(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 7(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-81f54de942bbcf296d4813812872df93]: S. 368C(5) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 28(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-82265637f130d60293f9cf1afadd355d]: S. 258 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8228672367d2c6c15a9b405a50be60c3]: Word in s. 400 heading omitted (10.1.2024) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 206(5), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z26)

[^key-82329c6afac53023ce6fd57c415f0c0c]: Word in s. 193(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8267c33365b869b1940fb45901b8218b]: S. 343 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-826e2cbc14c56b114e05109886c11cdb]: Words in s. 401(8) omitted (31.7.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(8), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-827e4d8a597772cf0dd83f45fd0a3deb]: Sch. 12 para. 18(6)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(5)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8293c238ee8eeb0015db83df2026a827]: S. 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-82cf8b7534ac0234789242529fe32d39]: S. 368F(2) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 33(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-82d167e1bfae4d50cc60d558c1ceeb23]: Sch. 15 para. 66 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-82ee22bc45cd4f6c6661ba1cc17d17de]: Sch. 17 para. 93 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8304c00e8ce527698188371c696ec19e]: Word in s. 371(3)(a) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 15(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-830d5a16c23d2eabfbc031ebf81f1de0]: Sch. 17 para. 137 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-8332e95902f4e66e547cfc6eea334bf7]: S. 49(4B)(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. 13(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-835097924c6153045a5040a5c0026271]: S. 29 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-8350d0cd3b1d80075f2470f08eaeabb8]: Words 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)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-83a507b340dd081d68cb4184267934da]: S. 58 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-840a4f719ce0430d150ccfd1f352059b]: Sch. 3A para. 23(2A) 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(6); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-8431537fa7b215995f705429b157b2e6]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 27(2) inserted (26.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 66(5), 79(2); S.I. 2023/469, reg. 2

[^key-846c9435a90bb7cad3fa24c2f6a213ad]: Word in Sch. 17 para. 168 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.2013) by Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (c. 10), ss. 19(1)(e), 23(2); S.I. 2013/1966, art. 3(r) (with art. 5)

[^key-849efd89d7882a132989d19e9984ffef]: S. 33 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-84c3ada16dc10ca9caf14e1bc97899a0]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1958 c. 24, s. 17 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 6; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-84c7635bc62dab0d1c08ad9a1d1b623d]: Word in s. 368F(4)(e) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 33(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-84f61dbef312e385e66f5736a1f23951]: S. 6(11) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(9)(b), 240(4)

[^key-850adcc452ebe74a04f49a7828683eb9]: Words in s. 134B(1)(2) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(3)(a), 118(2)

[^key-850cc1878bbfb6827f6f1c78a71187ae]: Word in s. 339(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-851215621d398bfa7c66eac8c11d58d7]: Words in s. 229(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(12)(b), 47(1)

[^key-8514fae979e04d8b235cf7a11f0f82f0]: Sch. 17 para. 28 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-855350464c7632d4d9831dbe82e55460]: S. 231(1) in force at 28.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3309, art. 3

[^key-85819b4e2721535a1cb9c759c0fb8d7e]: S. 84(3) 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. 46(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 12)

[^key-8588b63ee0b33feafd91afa639dc8b09]: Sch. 9 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8592c13891fc80ac93a2c9737c4ba73b]: S. 76 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-8593989bd56b5f79c7e0fc2578f5da39]: Words in s. 368K(2)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-85bcf0e2f81ce3e9331c0780a45a485d]: Sch. 12 para. 18 excluded (13.2.2013) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/242), arts. 2, 4(3)(c)

[^key-85fc7a875ab2e90cbd2dfd5401f9a4f0]: Sch. 15 para. 135 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8602082837bc9ff7b85f38efe2bf311f]: Sch. 8 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-860308094151ba13563394cf53dc8a7f]: Sch. 17 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-86274926b111095670908fac89f540b9]: Words in s. 368D(2)(d) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 31(b)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-86342b27ff8d55902d49ebb939f6c065]: Words in s. 119(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 5 para. 61(a); S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(h) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

[^key-86389202795cc6a8c605385d34949a0c]: Words in s. 22(5) inserted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 60(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-864144a7289988553061960d6b3b70bd]: S. 402(2)(aa) 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. 3(a); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-865e44c26519946d6e8652d822baab14]: Word in s. 370(2) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 14(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-8677b4f315bee4c4ed7fa9cf3377eb7a]: Words in s. 100A(1)(a) 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. 50(2)

[^key-869f57a8604bb83afe5a93b33defea82]: S. 151(5) omitted (31.12.2020) 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(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 78

[^key-86ad343f5ad157e4f8d54056c9e53c0a]: Sch. 15 para. 84 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-86fc47be572375291f313f96e5753ab1]: Word in s. 368I(10) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-87067bfc8fd6abbe7e8438ac033e0dbc]: Words in s. 193(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-870dd10b7794fc1332ff408fca2cb784]: Sch. 17 para. 122 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-873272094c681133fbec86686040e7fb]: S. 24 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-8774768895b2ae521a848c5a1b62c387]: Sch. 17 para. 116 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-87770baea2efe3d1b886ec0573837b90]: S. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-878c2d15c357e78041e78cfcc19aa4a0]: Sch. 14 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8799ae8bad6403dd55f7398db51abd68]: S. 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-87ddf36e163223611c7b31eb0eea030d]: Sch. 17 para. 16 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-87de2130339d9b7f0242b9700e97eb80]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(9)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-87e5e98a1e8767292623c9731cac27ca]: Sch. 10 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 63; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-87e778132a88f09c0599d24abd9ee90a]: S. 312 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-87f527e08b2ec81659298cbdf2ebce0b]: Sch. 8 para. 4 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-87f5e3d94678d6f5e0de3b0781b7e95c]: S. 50 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-8827ce4dd5e1b84d8ebdec7fb87bce86]: Words in s. 233(4) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-884068f7f876419641f4d702af65a2c7]: Sch. 4 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-8865bf79e04524414e3f5f0f12c43803]: Words in s. 214(6)(a) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(b), 47(1)

[^key-886b482bf99056ce65d660d030f0a4c6]: Sch. 17 para. 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-886eb03819fc4d73fb7405e94c45c63a]: S. 270(10) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(8); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-887d6c2eed1eab314283149154b0bfc4]: Sch. 16 para. 26 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-889a9682983286c5889228ccc011b93d]: Ss. 134AA, 134AB inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(2), 118(2)

[^key-889c3cc55935b1338d73c99e5802c9e4]: Words in s. 52(2)(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(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-88a0940a7b86916c6f2c4fa5e26adc0d]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-88d7865b6ed2968d2c8cc009c1de47f1]: 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)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-88d88b9d0d8f62a189be33ef3c22a78d]: Sch. 15 para. 128 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-88d8d23799da3856a48cd3ede6ead854]: S. 38(11A) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 101(3), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(cc)

[^key-88d9e8acbc68dc3680b6981d982cf2a6]: Sch. 17 para. 11 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-88df1ecf657a23633897f1d66db107d7]: Word in s. 250(3) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 91(3), 118(2)

[^key-88f2b7f6b3b48708bfdd7642b21f0dfd]: S. 111(2)(3) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-890c2853e11453e62fcac317a27af72f]: Sch. 15 para. 137 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8916ca2af0f8170a59c4ebeb150442d7]: Words in s. 232(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 6(1)

[^key-894899c268023fbf9b39a32abfc4ab42]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 10(4) 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(2)(b); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-8950e665800a267bf069cb14d3c1aa6b]: Sch. 15 para. 67 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-895f96383faad5c286a6192c51f62f85]: S. 368OB and cross-heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 38(1), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(p)

[^key-89614dd47f166b07218d0f08ed56a1b0]: S. 289A and cross-heading inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 90, 118(2)

[^key-899275045cd85695240370892b436865]: S. 185A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 92 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-89ba66274d19a0775425f1b4800e5f1b]: S. 40 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-89d5a1f306cd2c6a56fc9be59283a110]: S. 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-8a13058e78d8ce600eac9ff6e919d71c]: S. 259 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8a13e0176216c79c62b3a99568d7eef5]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 59; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8a225b4d0b9e305c6a4b17321c0c252d]: Sch. 19(1) Note 4 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-8a37eb0febe07d2d59fb25ac9dbfb5e5]: S. 66(8) 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-8a5d82b4efaa55555d99ae7441b6e1cc]: Sch. 17 para. 149 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-8a60e097f530ff544932b6e7a1940e0b]: S. 3(4A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(4), 240(4)

[^key-8ab7c56bb5c560ab71b9ba464c898f82]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(1) 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-8ac450ac8c15178a7ad52fde35a6efe7]: S. 81 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-8ad9a9aaff9db8f6c0a220f4358d331d]: S. 108 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-8aee2add11a6f23d484f84ff2dcf63b2]: S. 359 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b19a04aecc35496434125325a26c96e]: S. 135(3B) 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(4)

[^key-8b34d6af167645f6b71ad2169c266458]: Words in s. 362(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 17(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8b438d936a7275ddacac56e8d2828687]: S. 110 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-8b5116708328654f497f918c49a3b13d]: Pt. 4A inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-8b6bcb3f1360701d171f7ee7ee376410]: S. 113 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-8b76f40606525b5ac3028f410ce97f39]: Word in Pt. 3 Ch. 1 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 31; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8b7a52dc05718f4f1e9276a74507f494]: Sch. 15 para. 58 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b8135502059db05c0892526965bd7b4]: Sch. 15 para. 140 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b904635f5690ac3035a4572d5049d91]: Sch. 15 para. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8ba01058962b20ca6e489f16087a643f]: S. 145 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-8ba7c1eb2668fad3eb5fc082649eeb75]: Sch. 18 para. 23 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-8ba97c6d97c50954d3a21fd019e3388b]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(4) 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-8bb524aaf5b8ff2431828f9719a4c3d7]: Sch. 15 para. 33 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8bc5efb1c6bbc4089e151b85eda052c6]: S. 233(2)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 33; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-8bd32030a55f3bf5eacdf4beb5718ef8]: Sch. 18 para. 13 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-8bd7ba3600b46c39a6368ff543ed8c3b]: Words in s. 304(2) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 9(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8bd84a3a78853e5004a221bd82b951e1]: Words in s. 270(3)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-8be27126e59fc733ca8a8639bacf0eb3]: Words in s. 49(2)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-8bed0b33e95df167442f48f3b273ab06]: Sch. 15 para. 100 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8bee6d28bdc21ef92bc26e07790ee096]: Sch. 3A para. 23 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 4(4) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-8bf3c3f9b5ed4e5fb5b4549b395b5f20]: Words in s. 193(2) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(2), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-8c04f9422c97004e5c853f8390d10504]: S. 100 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-8c191412939be0d0a0dda0361647d9af]: Words in s. 233(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8c3321ded0316d34ece52bef704d2c2f]: Words in s. 230(2) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(15), 47(1)

[^key-8c3558451cf15b6b5cb7bfb90e324677]: S. 397 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-8c3afabbae8f62f35751fb877ffb7894]: S. 247 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c6030505764e032d7639575d55a1ba0]: Sch. 1 para. 2 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-8c617a6db5c45a88856ee2428ef97bb0]: Sch. 17 para. 77 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-8c658d1d1ea92985e1be32a9f7178a5e]: Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c7f71f8e55fa6ada0cf3bfd02ab3813]: Sch. 14 para. 3(5) omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 6(2)

[^key-8c8600ccae7a9b75d2393577a108c08f]: Ss. 139A-139C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 83 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-8c896317213623a73eb62449a59cf2e1]: Sch. 17 para. 101 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-8c91390b27313f317e7f32b133ccedc3]: Sch. 18 para. 29 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c932e1c6565b1f121fbdf5aa988c4d1]: Sch. 17 para. 56 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-8cac9f78ea4a6e3674c5577e3132f1e4]: Words in s. 368J(3)(a) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 38(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8cb7228310d4f94ffc9d3657b6518f1a]: S. 114(3A)-(3D) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 74(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-8cc0b76b4a1c8d49491e9f2bd331f9ef]: Sch. 18 para. 41 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8cf28fe04421092db474b25d514a16eb]: Sch. 16 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8d0bea1747d1fb8806b6eb563a9537da]: Words in s. 335B(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 4(6)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-8d359e78d5d9159cfd811c01548b25bf]: Sch. 16 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8d475bf6997a4f837abf58be78cb15ca]: S. 13(8) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 153(4), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-8d6f4d5ad705a43be845fa61e483c3ef]: S. 368B(10)(d)(e) inserted (1.12.2014) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2916), regs. 1(1), 3

[^key-8d79e8a3f0a8a6b65decd45062adad06]: Sch. 17 para. 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)