Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Sections 21 to 25: interpretation

Spectrum trading

Consultation before grant of exclusive licence

Consultation before grant of exclusive licence

Consultation before grant of exclusive licence

Amount of penalty under section 42

Relevant amount of gross revenue

Bidding for licences

Wireless personnel

Sections 12 to 16: interpretation

Wireless personnel

Regulations about use and sale etc of apparatus

Entry and search of premises etc

Approval of apparatus

Terms, provisions and limitations

Terms, provisions and limitations

Fines in Scotland

Obstruction and failure to assist

Regulations

Service of documents

Orders and regulations made by Secretary of State

General procedure for applications

Time limits

Information to be provided in connection with applications

Proposed refusal

Duration

Revocation or variation

Notification of proposed revocation or variation

Restriction on powers of revocation and variation

General procedure for applications

Information to be provided in connection with applications

Notice of proposed refusal of application

Duration of grant

Revocation or modification

Notice of proposed revocation or modification

Restriction on powers of revocation and modification

Notice of suspension

Reference to advisory committee

Decision by Secretary of State

Payment of expenses

Offences to which this Schedule applies

Fixed penalties and fixed penalty notices

Issuing of fixed penalty notice

Content of fixed penalty notice

Withdrawal of fixed penalty notice

Notification to person to whom payment is to be made

Effect of fixed penalty notice

Payment of fixed penalty

Effect of payment

Service of statement and proof of service

Certificate about payment

Regulations

Interpretation

Power to order forfeiture

Forfeiture in relation to restricted apparatus

Property of third parties

Disposal of apparatus

Delivery to OFCOM

Provisions as to disposal of property disapplied

Provisions as to deprivation of property disapplied

Application of Schedule

Notice of seizure

Notice of claim

Condemnation

Proceedings for condemnation by court

Disposal of unclaimed property

Provisions as to proof

Special provisions as to certain claimants

Saving for owner's rights

Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (c. 11 (N.I.))

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72)

Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54)

Port of London Act 1968 (c. xxxii)

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)

Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 1972 (c. xlv)

Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22)

Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12))

Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46)

Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)

Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5)

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11)

General provisions

General rule for old savings

Use of existing forms etc

Regulatory Reform Act 2001 (c. 6)

Contracted-out functions under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

Wireless telegraphy licences granted before 18th June 1998

Procedures treated as prescribed by regulations made by OFCOM

Tribunal established under section 9 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

References to Postmaster General etc

Procedure for prosecutions

Penalties for certain offences triable either way

Penalties for offences: unauthorised use of wireless telegraphy station etc

Penalties for offences: contravening notice under section 55 or 56

Fixed penalties for wireless telegraphy offences

Powers of seizure

Forfeiture etc of restricted apparatus

Appeals of wireless telegraphy decisions

Orders in Council: section 118

Orders in Council: continental shelf

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26)

Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Power to make transitional provision

Saving for old transitional provisions

Editorial notes

[^c1910533]: Act: specified provisions extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (8.2.2007) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3324), art. 2, Sch. 1 Act: specified provisions extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (8.2.2007) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Guernsey) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3325), art. 2, Sch. 1 Act: specified provisions extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (8.2.2007) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Isle of Man) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/278), art. 2, Sch. 1

[^c1910548]: S. 97 applied by Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72), s. 5(6) (as inserted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), ss. 123, 126, Sch. 7 para. 2(4))

[^c1910557]: S. 98 applied by Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72), s. 5(6) (as inserted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), ss. 123, 126, Sch. 7 para. 2(4))

[^c1910568]: Sch. 8 para. 9 repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), ss. 30(1), 33, Sch. (with s. 30(2)-(5))

[^key-034f43beb60c168cebae4ac250a9a577]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(2) 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. 91

[^key-0583e2740bcb2aca38e10476f8b54aa8]: Words in s. 115(1) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(3), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-0652a6403bec100ac50398c3cd5f3b69]: Pt. 2A inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(1), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-06829dec0aa1549880b2ea8108780c62]: S. 9A(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 33 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-06f15c02105ce2e555000e1b601d05e3]: Sch. 1 para. 7(13) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(g) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-08cc66d1a8fd9ce9721509cfc4fae729]: Sch. 4 para. 10(6)(a) and the "and" following it omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 80(5)(d)(i), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(m)

[^key-08ef64211de5322c96d1fca77d6b216e]: S. 9(1A) 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. 45(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-099f0fa6cb144ae59258721dc61a9adc]: S. 30(3)(i) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-0a035cb75de8f3b72ebdd883dd2b0e96]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(6)(a) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(f) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-0ae3d0da8323628e7ecbb080226228a3]: S. 2(3) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-0b66e1b212f9dd0df30748008f843dd2]: S. 111(6)(q) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 29(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-0f571951c71bd00f2eebf64835827764]: S. 107(5) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52

[^key-0f8c4c7d732a5814aff8eff84b6071f1]: Words in s. 37(2)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-0f964cc3916c6fb17e6adcdf6a27060b]: S. 48(5) omitted (27.6.2018) by virtue of Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(5), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-1113369f30e1f16f5db2b8c38367953d]: S. 30(3A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-197199533560d1167b1da7b1673c7594]: Words in s. 14(3)(h) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-1d6d119e8f649cba74e8cd1f6a9816d0]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6(3) 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. 91

[^key-2182ba88d197d5b2ddfa678163316455]: S. 49 omitted (27.6.2018) by virtue of Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(6), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-26b4f4972d31b1480772f9d2fe9ff5f2]: Sch. 4 para. 10(3)(a) and the "and" following it omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 80(5)(b)(i), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(m)

[^key-27c04a9f91066e676ff8931f2c8c14a6]: S. 111(3)(ca) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(2), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-283465ac5192ffee4964f0739ec6be33]: S. 14(3A)(3B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-289348264bef3ed3e567d843e9089d00]: Words in s. 8C(4) 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. 82

[^key-2e82ea84582a2ece601fac5464b912ef]: Words in s. 39(2)(c) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 13(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-2fa2bc2b13a4be4ada1d5af2a46c7caf]: S. 8(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-308d2d5dcced5229125b339083c3c768]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 16 substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-32bcc7f7bd464cbe0f0dc33c5a0766e1]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(3), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-3444ae69bb0387443d2909f99c9ad260]: S. 30A 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. 86

[^key-346cfbfcd84cb8e5c2c5d3a9a09419e8]: Words in s. 14(5) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 38(5), 47(1)

[^key-34eacf6220d03274f234e2b5c1eafad6]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(3) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 80(5)(b)(ii), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(m)

[^key-35991875a445a84b85d01836e4dfaf05]: Words in s. 47(4)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-35e416ea5c60b90333c2dd7f862d6721]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(12) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(j) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-3c2feeaa02cd08c3fcb887ab986c48da]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(10)(a) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(h)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-3e6b7383402a48e73db9e2b0f0ff5630]: Words in s. 33(4)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-3ebb6925fd2541c10c0d91e5d05ac1ce]: S. 12(6)-(9) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 38(3), 47(1)

[^key-433611da24e8a7b25e67a5cf1077875d]: Words in s. 9A(3) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 4(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)

[^key-48c7ee4f75a0163e23ca909aab955c55]: S. 111(7)(aa) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 98(5), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)

[^key-49084a0192d2fc27b36237fd4035ea08]: Sch. 1 para. 6A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-4f71cec33bfa970b063cf8496a1a0cb8]: S. 8(1) excluded (25.3.2015) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/591), regs. 1, 12, 13

[^key-4fe3b87617f23f2186f8a312fe2ca7b2]: S. 33(6) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(e) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-50119d0330a761a14e2a18329354b881]: S. 8(1) excluded (25.3.2015) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/591), regs. 1, 16, 17

[^key-518e93ff139a7a87da5db93c145dbd7d]: Words in s. 115(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 34 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-51c3ec145a77770dd32876ddc6924c31]: Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(4) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-53925637ee489bd887b1c6373b939e11]: S. 111(6)(a) repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-5508a044f7e0155e9bfad01e546a6f59]: Words in s. 115 inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 13(5), 13(7)

[^key-55639ba650da72af0a22993148a59b1c]: Words in s. 33(3) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-584fb7c534dd95b5f03b748cf2e0c884]: Words in s. 33(1) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-593b4de54370cb7e4b715687a1cdca9a]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(1)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-59d4be9d3b6327d7c9776507264db042]: S. 14(9) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 38(7), 47(1)

[^key-5b86c22b6db648a3e059f09dcf6ecc9a]: Words in s. 35(2)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-646a70f7be239b017cd2ffe8ffdf7468]: Word in s. 31(3) 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. 87(a)

[^key-64ed7cc7eb556a097467093fa111a227]: Words in s. 41(3)(b) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 13(3)(a), 118(2) (with s. 13(4))

[^key-6a30af6c4928fde130545242cbc2bed6]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(2) inserted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 11 (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-6ada6b6e214f8fc6e643813768899e02]: S. 42(1)(b) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(2)(b), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-6bbb6ebf653204663d1408db51789081]: Words in s. 115(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. 45(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6c057f46bed974072a437fe7774d438d]: S. 8(1) excluded (E.W.S.) (21.10.2013 for E.W., 3.3.2014 for S.) by Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2012 (c. 20), ss. 1(7), 5(3); S.I. 2013/2460, art. 3; S.S.I. 2014/34, art. 2

[^key-6c8472f792b4d502a7dcc685dd05cd91]: Sch. 1 para. 7(11)(aa) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-712d894f04107f004f4f6d9a2aed1627]: Sch. 4 para. 10(5A) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 80(5)(c), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(m)

[^key-71b9acd05eaf05863aa27e4564db2bc9]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(11)(a) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-71dd8416a8b8ea0dabc0dff9dd17f5bf]: S. 9A(3)(b) and word inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 15(2)(b)

[^key-742c0e28c0982406dcae2fd6b75ffa08]: Sch. 5 para. 7(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 257 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-751779e273c81dc23b255e7441024496]: S. 41(4)(b)(iii) and word inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-76b85f5dc6bbf6d1a8dec53c4287e60b]: S. 8(1) excluded (25.3.2015) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/591), regs. 1, 8, 9

[^key-771b0bb7a3c2997775c9565fd6931901]: S. 9(4)(d)(e) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 13(2)

[^key-7836ca1aec1905954919516246e5cd76]: Words in s. 42(1)(a) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(2)(a), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-792609f7c801ec598b9057bae04891b3]: S. 9(7A) 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. 83(4)

[^key-7b144eca27dcf7a208632a29b663eaa5]: Sch. 4 para. 10(2A) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 80(5)(a), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(m)

[^key-7db4dcdd53a3648e2b67885ea6c2b1a0]: Words in s. 68(3)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-7f3131504fb2c08e1b6b90823b20c15e]: Words in s. 30(5)(a) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(e) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-8014c8fcda46358d738fb2886c44bf84]: S. 8(1) restricted (cond.) (30.4.2014) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Aircraft) (Exemption) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/953), regs. 1, 4, 5

[^key-82c17ae7c782ca55241c9b09cbc63181]: Words in s. 36(2)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-8ae9c8b66060c633307e561b4b00d5d1]: Words in s. 9A(4) inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 15(3)

[^key-8c6ade34b1e19b4d2418f0338f6c29d2]: Words in s. 12(5) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 38(2), 47(1)

[^key-8de56409834ac3ec562acc62de2b9f9d]: Words in s. 97(3) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 11(1), 118(2) (with s. 11(2))

[^key-8f3c1854dc33f2eb4634b816717cf9f0]: S. 30(1A) 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. 85

[^key-8fab1b33f4cb2e3d70f32a7a96935e3f]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(3)(b) 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. 90

[^key-90bc9061f8da134f7a7d161dcb720d40]: S. 48(3A) inserted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(4), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-927a4913744b40ec8f9ee331134d8f58]: Sch. 7 para. 2 repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-94d416996dc61e53b0d930fa4e5da4a3]: S. 9A inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 13(3)

[^key-9a284934407b568d4d1f74745df95d50]: Word in s. 119(2)(a) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(7)(a), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-9a33c6ddb40d8d3357c42939b3362aaa]: Words in s. 8(4) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-9a410bf76d26561504305310942f552c]: S. 8(1) restricted by S.I. 2010/2512, reg. 9 (as inserted (27.6.2014) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption and Amendment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1484), regs. 1, 2(3))

[^key-9c282c7ccab981f385708890b7741819]: S. 111(4)(e) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 171(2)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-9d3804246e8a8497e2df552b4b901fa9]: Sch. 1 para. 7(2) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-a3f463cc3a0251d55b7001dd2bcab8a1]: Word in s. 41(4)(b) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-a423d87bbacb6b8cf12e41511795ef72]: Words in s. 34(4) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 12 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-a4e3873474f34be3c8c8584200a51313]: Words in s. 43(3) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(7), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-a6bbe3f713ed4bcd853cc727c0742a4d]: S. 111(6)(n)(o) substituted (26.5.2008) for s. 111(6)(n) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 74 (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^key-a6d503560aedec2d8155adcc98519c35]: Words in s. 9A(5) inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 15(4)

[^key-a8b0509e61bc22d1c209eedfc5c0bd1b]: S. 8(5)(ca) 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. 81(3)

[^key-a901d6bae1ae4d22cba35448fdd6dd07]: S. 8(1) excluded (15.6.2017) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Aircraft) (Exemption) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/669), regs. 1, 4

[^key-a96f1a6c4bdd2c63a946d24857d2cc4c]: Words in s. 122(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. 89

[^key-a9ad6d2fbb8ee27d3ef3f8adac10fc87]: Words in s. 93(1)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ac06995716180c96ca4f699ea65b6ba2]: S. 40 omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-acdfbb0ad383a15662c5d0f1df750079]: Ss. 32A-32E inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-af0f37ceb7c252a3ec6725732c1e29df]: Words in s. 115(1) 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. 94

[^key-b2122f68859b0a4db4a0a796c847550a]: Words in s. 9(8) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-b21988726ca5cc9459aa04ca929e5282]: S. 41(8) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 13(3)(c), 118(2) (with s. 13(4))

[^key-b379d61f93ec48451d47bc6906a7eb51]: S. 118(6)(a) repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-b60d7c43ddd9ec071688d07450d29c9e]: S. 101(5) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 12(1), 118(2) (with s. 12(2))

[^key-b6cdbdf61c5dc64e209a0fe60b01cc0c]: Words in s. 9A(6) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)

[^key-b79875d67acbca4d97a81878b2634e7f]: Sch. 7 paras. 22, 23 repealed (30.8.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with reg. 2(2))

[^key-b8aebeeb312457254cc86f67710412d5]: S. 111(6)(o) omitted (6.4.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 29(a); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(14)

[^key-b95051ceec3c1cd55b47fb047bf4212a]: Words in s. 42 heading substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(4), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-ba1f72bf14242b148c0a5ba8fa6a288b]: Words in s. 34(1)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 12 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-ba791b8baf2fca4e9a189fbc7f20f88d]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 16 substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ba7bad269612112630e54eec1645fa0a]: Sch. 1 para. 7(3) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(e) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-bbc0a0098ffb93855d404943c52b8592]: S. 8(1) excluded (25.3.2015) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/591), regs. 1, 24, 25

[^key-bd2b26bb771ab225c744b5e263722290]: Sch. 1 para. 7(8) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(g) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-be2db96d50fa966b269cbb6b2b503776]: S. 111(6)(p) inserted (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. 171(3) (with art. 3)

[^key-c05347294ca00763a199eba4b8c7d1f9]: S. 8(1) excluded (25.3.2015) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/591), regs. 1, 4, 5

[^key-c143701aa22b62d52d8aab544755e630]: Sch. 1 para. 7(9) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(g) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-c1c2905eb236bc53a139e200fd8c2563]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(b) 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. 90

[^key-c211d226342bcda5e16c5d816f8cee87]: Ss. 9ZA, 9ZB inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 7 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-c24cccb6408c2fb12ac6db8fe214a649]: S. 8(3A) 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. 45(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c38f52f984c1af3da2e7290d2fb49578]: S. 43A omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(8), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-c68abfc6c209c5b261598aa4eeb8d604]: Words in s. 41(7) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 13(3)(b), 118(2) (with s. 13(4))

[^key-c7953eda755a5835fda43ee968e767ae]: Sch. 1 para. 7(10)(c) and word inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(h)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 221)

[^key-ca66148f8e3bdf85aac21c75676dee6e]: S. 14(5A) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 38(6), 47(1)

[^key-cc1c939d1e9404764605176506207901]: S. 31(3)(c) and word 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. 87(b)

[^key-ce3dc80c43fc7518d24e64b2a4f5d992]: Words in s. 9A(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)

[^key-ce9a1b5057a01dcfdb740d164ba6580a]: Word in s. 50(5) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 259(7)(a), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(b) (with reg. 20)

[^key-d09b9d53bf13348a2394472b40b42c3a]: Words in s. 30(3)(d) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-d12548ad55dcdd93d5af0c11ff38a1bf]: Words in s. 44(1) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(9), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))

[^key-d19b92ef4a0fd1a6702c7fd2c82794cc]: Words in s. 33(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-d1f75766f0459d5b607c43baec632a5e]: Ss. 8A-8C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-d878f355621c483d4dbf98a8ba68f5b6]: S. 9(4)(ca) 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. 83(3)

[^key-d8faffc63f2350b1ce868d186123c473]: Words in s. 44(10) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 9(9), 118(2) (with s. 9(13))