Communications Act 2003

[^key-a81629c573347a5c628ce4bb81bddabb]: S. 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-a81e3cd7b38d48f778e15cb059809966]: S. 80(1B)(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. 25(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a8232a610ce527ef0b502e3651c3e15a]: Words in s. 144(3) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(5)(c)(ii), 118(2)

[^key-a8234bb133d4284fd43853c9de72bf94]: Word in s. 191(1)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 39(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a83c3b59de20df136886b2b0f0bf550e]: Words in s. 368A(4) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 23(d)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-a841e4713677e2597d42fc2cb061e56e]: Sch. 3A para. 33(6)(7) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(4)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a85b33bc6f52122c7ae63aa838f8531f]: S. 330 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a86526e937b43bea1b30fadef2a55036]: S. 248 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a886b8cb28e63439c80ba017d16ed54e]: S. 76 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[^key-a8a9750e3b5f661c001ad7184b5afa95]: Sch. 17 para. 155 repealed (1.7.2012 at 0.02 a.m.) by Public Bodies Act 2011 (c. 24), s. 38(3), Sch. 6 (with Sch. 6 Note 1); S.I. 2012/1662, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-a8c1a0bf9def7d5a808b780f62c6ef2b]: S. 108 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-a8c3f6fe4ebbd7fe6b8b8ab97b0cf8ba]: Sch. 17 para. 105 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-a8d37f81550af367977f6b0954f77743]: S. 393(6)(bzb) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 18(5), 28(1)(c)

[^key-a952c5008f94196b9e01426b28ff7d14]: Word in s. 264(12)(b) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 37(b)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-a99337726e216cf572979f63e4dd245d]: Words in s. 48(6) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 6)

[^key-a998a8b1cb22a356416275d5e7c649ec]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1991 c. 56, Sch. 13 para. 4 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 30(a)(b); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-a9b5b2fe2251294cf1817320d81e5e7b]: Words in s. 393(3)(d) 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)(a)(i) (with art. 3)

[^key-a9b7cd221d80104532d7b5a9599f1bdf]: S. 28A inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 101(2), 118(6) (with s. 101(4)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(cc)

[^key-a9b8bc63460858b26b53fa9491a8d2b1]: S. 1(5)(c) 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-a9d86f1a11a1e8cc99c0306cbaf45060]: Word in s. 26(1) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-a9edd7446f0a2522fd2732448fb34f85]: Sch. 13 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a9f444148076da13bd49c480198e34c5]: S. 49C(4)(d)-(g) 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. 16(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-aa006a7547a3bf4f7b221aee7dc2b5d1]: S. 61 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-aa0c6a6bc4bed9f20f57a63f7c5ba7d6]: S. 17(4A)-(4C) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 40(a), 66(2) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-aa11f30fe023107fbeb9cc7dec4feda0]: Sch. 17 para. 175(3) repealed (19.7.2006 with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 Pt. 3(7) Note of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 26 Pt. 3(7)

[^key-aa26ef1cd1af182fa5f4290044d3005f]: Words in s. 368A(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 23(a)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-aa2895579b3f336b671da964761f5fae]: S. 91(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. 52(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-aa47cdf722a795c0530d78091499efd7]: S. 270 in force at 28.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3309, art. 3

[^key-aa96804237b8e81f54256aabb1f1a04f]: S. 96A(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. 45

[^key-aaa252733804f852175ec47b69632598]: Sch. 12 para. 10(10) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(7); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-aabe56e88601af44b0bdc22528e8e775]: Sch. 17 para. 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-aacce989833a546b843aa3b5701cb30d]: S. 135(3)(ie)-(ig) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 79(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-aad9991e1b2c13e67b94b72d7380ef2a]: Sch. 18 para. 21 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-aaddb5b3fd0c5a804eed0a08cae6b77f]: Sch. 13 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-aae39989d4680dc229c7d22d1535d9c0]: S. 124D inserted (8.4.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 6, 47(2)(a)

[^key-aaf4a02fb1849ed7063ecec8999035f3]: Word in s. 343(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 43(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-ab14cc56ae2268c39db228675b0d31c3]: S. 143 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-ab2915d8e2cf3debb4d3f9d1a16ac74f]: S. 194A(2A)(2B) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 13(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-ab3c9e7ee0eb121c29dfb350cb91c657]: Sch. 17 para. 153 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-ab430938abb63feff05ddf16ee1f62e9]: Sch. 17 para. 46 repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336), art. 1(2), Sch. 13 (with arts. 8(8), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-ab670621428e740aa15771d56046f309]: Words in s. 245(5)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 23 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ab7cc24d0b9b67f2634fa0b77895b9a4]: S. 105W inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 8, 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-ab9c7e8ba652da1aad139e81f4281c13]: Sch. 15 para. 90 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-abd59c53282f1a34541853ca09dd7337]: Sch. 17 para. 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-abe1be922235b76bcff6d6cb71f7f202]: Sch. 17 para. 19 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-abeb32456d2af8fad90b36e4188b88c1]: S. 142 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-abfa70da0e110bc875717fbf49684c22]: Sch. 18 para. 32 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ac1c46559506e76702fae0c87f0a3956]: S. 163 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ac1e481112af54d5fdc91b7a6abb4760]: Sch. 17 para. 89 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-ac23d2a313997df67a0e867abe58c1b8]: S. 196 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-ac55f5fabedc8144d1787bd387f5068a]: S. 406(1)(7) in force at 1.4.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-ac616616cc97e4f1552212992d879d8e]: Words in s. 368I(3) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(6)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-ac67f1060f2b342c8113f46ad945c7cb]: Words in s. 405(1) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 61(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-ac691881877681f0ff5a03d71ea2ebd4]: S. 394(1)(2)(a)-(d)(3)-(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-acae9155c5356ccfd27dc19e19c9c031]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1980 c. 66, s. 177(12) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 11; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-acd3d610274975a8d515c9a84bbc9b3e]: S. 93 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-ace227335699d2643aacd9dd8b5115cd]: S. 294 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ad2246c235e5e9a24385649345d83f93]: S. 46(8A) 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. 11(4)

[^key-ad2ff9b928a83d662820b68c418f19d1]: S. 368I(10) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 36(e) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-ad3fc9f946eb4c4f9f40068846a0d6a0]: S. 231(2)(c) in force at 10.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3309, art. 2

[^key-ad484a62b30cdf8a16eaee2329f2a6f4]: S. 146 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-ad69181e8c81ea2056187983568e446b]: S. 216A inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 24(7), 47(1)

[^key-ad6a7c4847bd25405bd84b77df3d26a7]: Words in s. 48A(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. 10(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ad75620ad73fa6b33f8ce632df8daa39]: Sch. 14 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-adbaca498e878fb2e3e802e351994c14]: S. 99 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-ae2a281fb74ea3c716cfed857c9bf1a1]: Word in s. 207(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-ae2bc3476718b3d5c93e3c45291ab8a8]: Sch. 15 para. 94 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ae33cc4a18819fcb64852171731081c6]: Word in s. 285(6)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 36; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-ae429fc2c68738800c96136a60dcc8b2]: S. 141 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-aeb137a5e749a5a19bfb8c8f3dc6ee0c]: Sch. 8 para. 7C inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(6), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-aecb9862f245261533352b86a63780b4]: S. 51(8)(9) 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(5)

[^key-aee01d1d6aec7b1b7df1d9a32810c7aa]: Words in s. 233(2) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-aee4e10edf7400a66106ba8f36327cab]: Sch. 14 para. 3 applied (29.12.2003) by Media Ownership (Local Radio and Appointed News Provider) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3299), arts. 1(2), 4(4)

[^key-aef000ac46644e6deb8f328c0f86f81f]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 13(1)(a) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(5)(a), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-af03fe043170428f85e2e1c550ba297b]: S. 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-af16ea86b01520bf6f60851c1fc3e2c9]: Pt. 4A Ch. 4 heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 2; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-af1bbd336c2c70dcc8012aecebe63794]: S. 368I heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-af232846a9730160c30742defd7d9125]: Words in s. 151(1) 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. 61(2)(b)

[^key-af36e9003134a17b40ee967668101ea2]: S. 208 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-af3d35e070ee12d8b8980d839f58dc15]: S. 45 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-af42be1d189b9b132b2ba133f0f7d1e9]: S. 368BB(7) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 3; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-af4a8d4e0aa318a13d653f65053835b8]: S. 75 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-af5917fbb4bcae5824f466d52c502e3c]: Words in s. 229(2) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(8)(a), 47(1)

[^key-af602e8d9674c8389698af877d511e7d]: Sch. 15 para. 88 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-af9d3f151030f42bfaf83484c65b6d6a]: Sch. 17 para. 94 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-af9da3111bfde1e4409c6a0949adc6ec]: Sch. 16 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-afa7ddcbaa1a5c4370c74f984a127219]: S. 321 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-afb29faac988cf283f04aa489e7b8274]: S. 148 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-afc0424736e44ac42e0c3d0956285e90]: S. 87(5A)-(5C) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 49(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-afd400f13b049dfadd484659a932a256]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by S.I. 1992/231 N.I. 1), Sch. 4 para. 3(2) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 32; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-affc478049ce282720d5d7b2f24ee908]: Words in s. 75(2)(b) 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. 72(2)

[^key-b01b3c4b29876f512ed2a31fa9810540]: S. 124E inserted (8.4.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 7, 47(2)(a)

[^key-b01c4305139756159af20ba8edb937f1]: Words in s. 113(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 7(3), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-b01fe287a22adbee34eb1b914c598669]: Word in s. 4(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b02594ae30ae5f02a19c93d941a6c3ed]: Words in s. 368I(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-b0297d9323887eb3ff3946e187955312]: S. 252 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b0379196173d76bc9209be17d8d2b403]: Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b03798933a3bf3f9b2d32c4227753b1a]: Sch. 3A para. 74(2A) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(4), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-b09cb62f99910d9f77965105c658a829]: S. 169 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-b1131f42cd67b3eb54c856d52d5e09b4]: Sch. 15 para. 87 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b11713b8d97e3e8bb4ff09512cccb756]: Word in s. 341(2) 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-b11765660583925beba1a20a3f678ff9]: Words in s. 80A(6) 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. 36

[^key-b16bfe6c3ae8a054153cebb2fc2c0cc3]: S. 285 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b17d161347ee7201d046f007cf6ce5dc]: Sch. 17 para. 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-b18560812903ac0deb76b2686964fafc]: Words in s. 98(1)(a) 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. 57(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-b1a2728987bbfe290394ab5ca53e620f]: Word in s. 193(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(3)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b1af424d175eb2897323adf26155e0b2]: Sch. 18 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-b1c7d21390996bf374c0aa72ecc45fad]: Sch. 18 para. 55 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-b1ea434ae9ab29dead18ae2046c7c73e]: Sch. 17 para. 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-b20c65fa5dad56bf91018cf1a22fa2ab]: Word in s. 207(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-b2472e9b8bd46e3864d43c2114634da5]: S. 256 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b24c6e54a8d3eeb6143645688fd0af39]: S. 292 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b257f9d3322309a600eda7dab1920035]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(3) 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-b266b6e9279ebe1efe9b1987b182c9fd]: Words in s. 368I(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 36(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-b273d6cce56154f5265a31b03bb0f60f]: Sch. 17 para. 130 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-b2a3a4fba413b29b8a7a4eef1eea5c57]: Words in s. 228(8) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(5)(b), 47(1)

[^key-b2ac78d7324905aeea15e03ab3a0eee8]: Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b2b3f64d30977b9781114c480269e7b0]: Words in s. 368K(3) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(5)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-b2c4e9cdcb2670dac68eeecc91e9c6b2]: Words in s. 3(4)(c) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(3), 240(4)

[^key-b2dafed896f4739baa7878592c8e5e94]: Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b2ecc066dcb4f502219936ae106a6fdf]: S. 361 in force at 25.7.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-b2f7045364e89d9bc1d0488da070d68c]: Word in s. 325(5)(b) omitted (16.4.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 5(3)(a)

[^key-b309edfcddef07046e83cd891859e5e8]: Sch. 15 para. 93 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b323ba8b3e7bae52ac37b118e2ce35d6]: Sch. 14 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b34c2970a172fca9ea5ede14bde1e4e9]: Words in s. 194A(2B) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 50(2)(b)

[^key-b3626428fd1872aa8e4e31d434a022e9]: Sch. 17 para. 58 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-b393725890f29a3038b88ad488922a27]: S. 78 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-b3a739024791c1923cefd5b52c73a90d]: S. 337 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b3e3556644fa682bd4c264c42f7788cc]: Words in s. 303 heading substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 8(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-b4019db43d7faaf982e0f1ede43c1b4b]: Sch. 17 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-b4035d9f0b4da1f5d64c358e759201e9]: S. 17(4C) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-b407fc0545cfc54a928af9ed7b1aab07]: S. 50 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-b40d2a7c23dd40503b761b646d05b381]: S. 26(7) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 119(3), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z14)

[^key-b42476f3551775fa7f0266d4590fb0ac]: S. 135(3)(izb) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(4), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-b42c314dc6dddf618e3d8b7271b640d5]: Word in s. 232(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(a)

[^key-b444bcf68fe3a68cf422bf2a6861fde5]: S. 408 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-b455ba6c57d29895a8745bd0ee201390]: Words in s. 77(9) substituted (1.8.2012) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809), art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 (with art. 2(2))

[^key-b46ffe2a213ac0cbd4efe4551a70303c]: Sch. 12 para. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b4714da10e63982abe34611315f544a1]: Words in s. 73(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. 38(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-b47c149b067a307be8bbbd9c3e974d82]: S. 407 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-b48275b61add3fc18dcf278c9ece23b6]: Sch. 17 para. 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-b48cbc917f1727394339fc22098dc822]: S. 143 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-b4a0255480484cefb6d37cf1c4cfc304]: S. 82 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-b4b2b586839e88c4bbe30c2fb5b0f67c]: Words in s. 371(2) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 46; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-b4b4f333a049fd160d06b16b14a5b7c6]: S. 243(7)(e) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 35; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-b4ba6a489f63d3ca0dffa1311f0f889a]: Words in s. 362(1) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 60(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-b4bc9720e1d0b808eeab1a2d02499525]: S. 134B(2)(fa) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(3)(b), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-b4c173f6e639dbf0984e07055cdfc14f]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 1(3), 28(1)(a)

[^key-b4ced2a2fab6c8842afcb09e0acc9aa0]: S. 79(1A) 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. 24(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b51c2c8dae467377367ce2a74a5c9ea6]: S. 47 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-b52cd3d499125532f21d76feb80ae3d1]: Words in s. 120(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 76(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 16)

[^key-b5451b5a07aa6ca0aa38a8656726961c]: S. 100(7)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 59(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-b545e5fd2e185d1e3c2c15903d8570a6]: Words in s. 230(11) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(18)(b), 47(1)

[^key-b552f490d87d9821ccba67a73ec728c7]: Sch. 15 para. 115 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b556bc504e86488580b6ea7ca3d428d8]: Sch. 17 para. 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))