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• (d) any transferee or successor to which the regulations apply;

• (e) any other persons the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.

PART 7 — General

Financial provisions

117

The following are to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—

• (a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by a Minister of the Crown, a person holding office under Her Majesty or a government department, and

• (b) any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

Commencement

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• (1) The following come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—

• (a) section 88;

• (b) section 112;

• (c) sections 115 and 116;

• (d) sections 117, 119 and 120;

• (e) this section.

• (2) The following come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—

• (a) section 1;

• (b) section 2;

• (c) section 3;

• (d) section 7;

• (e) sections 9 to 13;

• (f) sections 82 to 86;

• (g) section 90;

• (h) sections 91 and 96;

• (i) section 97;

• (j) section 103;

• (k) section 107;

• (l) section 113 and Schedule 9.

• (3) Section 89 comes into force on 1 June 2020.

• (4) Part 5, except—

• (a) Chapter 1, so far as that Chapter relates to the disclosure of information to or by a water or sewerage undertaker for an area which is wholly or mainly in Wales,

• (b) Chapter 2, and

• (c) Chapters 5 and 6, so far as those Chapters relate to the disclosure of information by the Welsh Revenue Authority,

comes into force on whatever day the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office appoints by regulations made by statutory instrument.

• (5) The provisions mentioned in subsection (4)(a) and (c) come into force on whatever day the Welsh Ministers appoint by regulations made by statutory instrument.

• (6) The other provisions of this Act come into force on whatever day the Secretary of State appoints by regulations made by statutory instrument.

• (7) Different days may be appointed for different purposes or different areas.

• (8) The appropriate authority may by regulations made by statutory instrument make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

• (9) Subsection (8) does not apply to section 4 or Schedule 1 (for which see section 5).

• (10) The appropriate authority, subject to subsection (11), is the Secretary of State.

• (11) The appropriate authority in relation to Part 5 is—

• (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to Chapter 2;

• (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to—

• (i) Chapter 1 so far as relating to the disclosure of information to or by a water or sewerage undertaker for an area which is wholly or mainly in Wales, and

• (ii) Chapters 5 and 6 so far as relating to the disclosure of information by the Welsh Revenue Authority;

• (c) otherwise, the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office.

Extent

119

• (1) This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to the following provisions of this section.

• (2) Sections 36 and 37 extend to England and Wales and Scotland only.

• (3) Sections 38 and 39 extend to England and Wales only.

• (4) In section 46—

• (a) subsections (4) and (5) (and, so far as it relates to them, subsection (2)) of the new section 19AB inserted in the Registration Service Act 1953 extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but

• (b) subject to that, the amendments and repeals made to that Act extend to England and Wales only.

• (5) Section 114 extends to England and Wales only.

• (6) Section 47 of the Registered Designs Act 1949 (application to Isle of Man) applies to section 33 as it applies to that Act.

• (7) An amendment of the following enactments made by this Act may be extended to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man under the relevant extending power—

• (a) Part 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;

• (b) the Broadcasting Act 1990;

• (c) the Broadcasting Act 1996;

• (d) the Communications Act 2003;

• (e) the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.

• (8) “Relevant extending power” means—

• (a) in relation to amendments of Part 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 157(2) of that Act;

• (b) in relation to amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1990, section 204(6) of that Act;

• (c) in relation to amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1996, section 150(4) of that Act;

• (d) in relation to amendments of the Communications Act 2003, section 411(6) of that Act;

• (e) in relation to amendments of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, section 118(3) of that Act.

• (9) The power conferred by section 157(2)(c) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (power to extend to British overseas territories) is exercisable in relation to any amendment made by this Act to Part 1 of that Act.

• (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Short title

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This Act may be cited as the Digital Economy Act 2017.

SCHEDULE 1

This is the Schedule to be inserted before Schedule 4 to the Communications Act 2003—

SCHEDULE 2

Interpretation

1

• (1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of this Schedule.

• (2) The “existing code” means Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984.

• (3) The “new code” means Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003.

• (4) A “subsisting agreement” means—

• (a) an agreement for the purposes of paragraph 2 or 3 of the existing code, or

• (b) an order under paragraph 5 of the existing code,

which is in force, as between an operator and any person, at the time the new code comes into force (and whose terms do not provide for it to cease to have effect at that time).

• (5) Expressions used in this Schedule and in the new code have the same meaning as in the new code, subject to any modification made by this Schedule.

Effect of subsisting agreement

2

• (1) A subsisting agreement has effect after the new code comes into force as an agreement under Part 2 of the new code between the same parties, subject to the modifications made by this Schedule.

• (2) A person who is bound by a right by virtue of paragraph 2(4) of the existing code in consequence of a subsisting agreement is, after the new code comes into force, treated as bound pursuant to Part 2 of the new code.

Limitation of code rights

3

In relation to a subsisting agreement, references in the new code to a code right are—

• (a) in relation to the operator and the land to which an agreement for the purposes of paragraph 2 of the existing code relates, references to a right for the statutory purposes to do the things listed in paragraph 2(1)(a) to (c) of the existing code;

• (b) in relation to land to which an agreement for the purposes of paragraph 3 of the existing code relates, a right to do the things mentioned in that paragraph.

Limitation of persons bound

4

• (1) A person bound by a code right by virtue only of paragraph 2(3) of the existing code continues to be bound by it so long as they would be bound if paragraph 2(3) of the existing code continued to have effect.

• (2) In relation to such a person, paragraph 4(4) to (12) of the existing code continue to have effect, but as if in paragraph 4(4)(b) the reference to paragraph 21 of the existing code were a reference to Part 6 of the new code.

Exclusion of assignment, upgrading and sharing provisions

5

• (1) Paragraph 16 of the new code (assignment of code rights) does not apply in relation to a subsisting agreement.

• (2) Paragraph 16 of the new code does not apply in relation to a code right conferred under the new code if, at the time when it is conferred, the exercise of the right depends on a right that has effect under a subsisting agreement.

Termination and modification of agreements

6

• (1) This paragraph applies in relation to a subsisting agreement, in place of paragraph 29(2) to (4) of the new code.

• (2) Part 5 of the new code (termination and modification of agreements) does not apply to a subsisting agreement that is a lease of land in England and Wales, if—

• (a) it is a lease to which Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 applies, and

• (b) there is no agreement under section 38A of that Act (agreements to exclude provisions of Part 2) in relation the tenancy.

• (3) Part 5 of the new code does not apply to a subsisting agreement that is a lease of land in England and Wales, if—

• (a) the primary purpose of the lease is not to grant code rights (the rights referred to in paragraph 3 of this Schedule), and

• (b) there is an agreement under section 38A of the 1954 Act in relation the tenancy.

• (4) Part 5 of the new code does not apply to a subsisting agreement that is a lease of land in Northern Ireland, if it is a lease to which the Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (SI 1996/725 (NI 5)) applies.

7

• (1) Subject to paragraph 6, Part 5 of the new code applies to a subsisting agreement with the following modifications.

• (2) The “site provider” (see paragraph 30(1)(a) of the new code) does not include a person who was under the existing code bound by the agreement only by virtue of paragraph 2(2)(c) of that code.

• (3) Where the unexpired term of the subsisting agreement at the coming into force of the new code is less than 18 months, paragraph 31 applies (with necessary modification) as if for the period of 18 months referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a) there were substituted a period equal to the unexpired term or 3 months, whichever is greater.

• (4) Paragraph 34 applies with the omission of sub-paragraph (13)(d).

Apparatus, works etc

8

• (1) Paragraphs 9 to 14 of the existing code (rights in relation to street works, flying lines, tidal waters, linear obstacles) continue to apply in relation to anything in the process of being done when the new code comes into force.

• (2) Apparatus lawfully installed under any of those provisions (before or after the time when the new code comes into force) is to be treated as installed under the corresponding provision of the new code if it could have been installed under that provision if the provision had been in force or applied to its installation.

• (3) The corresponding provisions are—

• (a) Part 7 (transport land rights), in relation to paragraph 12 of the existing code;

• (b) Part 8 (street work rights), in relation to paragraph 9 of the existing code;

• (c) Part 9 (tidal water rights), in relation to paragraph 11 of the existing code;

• (d) paragraph 74 (power to fly lines), in relation to paragraph 10 of the existing code.

9

Any agreement given in accordance with paragraph 26(3) of the existing code for the purposes of paragraph 11(2) of that code has effect for the purposes of paragraph 64 of the new code as if given in accordance with paragraph 104 of that code.

10

Any agreement that has effect under paragraph 15 of the existing code and that would be sufficient for the purpose of doing anything wholly inside a sewer if that paragraph continued in force is sufficient for that purpose under paragraph 102(2) of the new code.

Court applications for required rights etc

11

• (1) This paragraph applies where—

• (a) before the time when the new code comes into force, a notice has been given under paragraph 5(1) of the existing code, and

• (b) at that time no application has been made to the court in relation to the notice.

• (2) The notice has effect as if given under paragraph 20(2) of the new code.

12

• (1) This paragraph applies where before the time when the new code comes into force—

• (a) a notice has been given under paragraph 5(1) of the existing code, and

• (b) an application has been made to the court in relation to the notice.

• (2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the existing code continues to apply in relation to the application.

• (3) An order made under the existing code by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) has effect as an order under paragraph 20 of the new code.

Temporary code rights

13

The coming into force of the new code does not affect any application or order made under paragraph 6 of the existing code.

Compensation

14

The repeal of the existing code does not affect paragraph 16 of that code, or any other right to compensation, as it applies in relation to the exercise of a right before the new code comes into force.

Objections in relation to apparatus

15

The repeal of the existing code does not affect paragraphs 17 and 18 of that code as they apply in relation to anything whose installation was completed before the repeal comes into force.

16

• (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the repeal of the existing code does not affect paragraph 20 of that code as it applies in relation to anything whose installation was completed before the repeal comes into force.

• (2) A right under paragraph 20 is not by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) exercisable in relation to any apparatus by a person who is a party to, or is bound by, an agreement under the new code in relation to the apparatus.

• (3) A subsisting agreement is not an agreement under the new code for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2).

17

Part 12 of the new code does not apply in relation to apparatus whose installation was completed before the new code came into force.

Tree lopping

18

• (1) This paragraph applies where—

• (a) before the time when the new code comes into force, a notice has been given under paragraph 19 of the existing code, and

• (b) at that time no application has been made to the court in relation to the notice.

• (2) The notice and any counter-notice under that paragraph have effect as if given under paragraph 82 of the new code.

19

• (1) This paragraph applies where before the time when the new code comes into force—

• (a) a notice has been given under paragraph 19 of the existing code, and

• (b) an application has been made to the court in relation to the notice.

• (2) The existing code continues to apply in relation to the application.

Right to require removal of apparatus

20

• (1) This paragraph applies where before the repeal of the existing code comes into force a person has given notice under paragraph 21(2) of that code requiring the removal of apparatus.

• (2) The repeal does not affect the operation of paragraph 21 in relation to anything done or that may be done under that paragraph following the giving of the notice.

• (3) For the purposes of applying that paragraph after the repeal comes into force, steps specified in a counter-notice under sub-paragraph (4)(b) of that paragraph as steps which the operator proposes to take under the existing code are to be read as including any corresponding steps that the operator could take under the new code or by virtue of this Schedule.

Undertaker’s works

21

The repeal of the existing code does not affect the operation of paragraph 23 of that code in relation to works—

• (a) in relation to which a notice has been given under that paragraph before the time when that repeal comes into force, or

• (b) which have otherwise been commenced before that time.

Supplementary

22

Any agreement which, immediately before the repeal of the existing code, is a relevant agreement for the purposes of paragraph 29 of that code is to be treated in relation to times after the coming into force of that repeal as a relevant agreement for the purposes of paragraph 18 of the new code.

23

Part 15 of the new code applies in relation to notices under this Schedule as it applies in relation to notices under that code.

24

Paragraphs 24 to 27 of the existing code continue to have effect in relation to any provision of that code so far as the provision has effect by virtue of this Schedule.

25

A person entitled to compensation by virtue of this Schedule is not entitled to compensation in respect of the same matter under any provision of the new code.

SCHEDULE 3

PART 1 — General provision

Interpretation

1

In this Part—

• “the commencement date” means the day on which Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 comes into force;

• “enactment” includes—an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978,an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales,an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, andan enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation;

• “the existing code” means Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984;

• “the new code” means Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003.

References to the code or provisions of the code

2

• (1) In any enactment passed or made before the commencement date, unless the context requires otherwise—

• (a) a reference to the existing code is to be read as a reference to the new code;

• (b) a reference to a provision of the existing code listed in column 1 of the table is to be read as a reference to the provision of the new code in the corresponding entry in column 2.

• (2) This paragraph does not affect the amendments made by Part 2 of this Schedule or the power to make amendments by regulations under section 6.

• (3) This paragraph does not affect section 17(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978 (effect of repeal and re-enactment) in relation to any reference to a provision of the existing code not listed in the table.

References to a conduit system

3

In any enactment passed or made before the commencement date, unless the context requires otherwise—

• (a) a reference to a conduit system, where it is defined by reference to the existing code, is to be read as a reference to an infrastructure system as defined by paragraph 7(1) of the new code, and

• (b) a reference to provision of such a system is to be read in accordance with paragraph 7(2) of the new code (reference to provision includes establishing or maintaining).

PART 2 — Amendments of particular enactments

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)

4

In section 43 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (tenancies to which provisions on security of tenure for business etc tenants do not apply) after subsection (3) insert—

(4) This Part does not apply to a tenancy— (a) the primary purpose of which is to grant code rights within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code), and (b) which is granted after that Schedule comes into force.

Opencast Coal Act 1958 (c. 69)

5

• (1) Section 45 of the Opencast Coal Act 1958 (provisions as to telegraphic lines) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (2) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In section (4) for “Paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Paragraph 103(2) of the electronic communications code ”.

Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1958 (c. 24)

6

In section 17 of the Land Drainage Act (Scotland) Act 1958 (application of paragraph 23 of the code) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58)

7

In section 40(2) of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 (avoidance of interference with lines) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40)

8

In section 53 of the Harbours Act 1964 (application of paragraph 23 of the code) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)

9

In section 137(3)(f) of the Fair Trading Act 1973 (general interpretation: services covered) for “paragraph 29 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ paragraph 17 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

10

The Highways Act 1980 is amended as follows.

11

In section 177(12) (restriction of construction over highways: application of paragraph 23 of code) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

12

• (1) Section 334 (savings relating to electronic communications apparatus) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (8) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (9) for “the said paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 of the electronic communications code ”.

• (4) In subsection (11)—

• (a) for “Sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 23” substitute “ Paragraph 68 ”;

• (b) for “that paragraph” substitute “ Part 10 of the code ”.

• (5) In subsection (12) for “1(2)” “substitute “ 103(2) ”.

• (6) In subsection (13) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of electronic communications apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of electronic communications apparatus) ”.

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54)

13

The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 is amended as follows.

14

• (1) Section 50 (planting of trees etc by roads authority) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (3) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (4)—

• (a) for “sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 23” substitute “ Paragraph 68 ”;

• (b) for “that paragraph” substitute “ Part 10 of the code ”.

15

• (1) Section 75 (bridges over and tunnels under navigable waterways) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (9) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (10)—

• (a) for “sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 23” substitute “ paragraph 68 ”;

• (b) for “that paragraph” substitute “ Part 10 of the code ”.

16

• (1) Section 132 (saving for operators of telecommunications code systems) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading for “telecommunications code systems” substitute “ electronic communications code networks ”.

• (3) In subsection (4) for “paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ paragraph 103(2) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (4) In subsection (5) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of electronic communications apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of electronic communications apparatus) ”.

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

17

Section 298 of the Housing Act 1985 (telecommunications apparatus) is amended as follows.

18

For the heading substitute “ Electronic communications apparatus ”.

19

In subsection (2) for “paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 6 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

20

In subsection (3) for “paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (c. 48)

21

The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 is amended as follows.

22

In section 8A (electronic communications apparatus: operations in tidal waters etc) for the words from “paragraph 11” to “1984” substitute “ Part 9 of Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

23

In section 9(8) (defence to operating without licence under Part 2)—

• (a) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”;

• (b) omit the words from “In this subsection” to the end.

Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

24

The Airports Act 1986 is amended as follows.

25

• (1) Section 62 (electronic communications apparatus) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (4) for “Paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

• (4) In subsection (5)—

• (a) for “Sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 23” substitute “ Paragraph 68 ”;

• (b) for “that paragraph” substitute “ Part 10 of the code ”.

• (5) In subsection (6) for “1(2)” substitute “ 103(2) ”.

• (6) In subsection (7) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of apparatus) ”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)

26

In section 4(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (disposals which are not relevant disposals for purposes of tenants' right of first refusal) after paragraph (da) insert—

(db) the conferral of a code right under Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code);

.

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

27

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (application of paragraph 23 of code to licence holders) for “Paragraph 23 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

28

In paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 16 to the Electricity Act 1989 (application of paragraph 23) for “Paragraph 23 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

29

• (1) Section 256 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (electronic communications apparatus: orders by the Secretary of State) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (5) for “Paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Paragraph 103(2) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (6) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of electronic communications apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of electronic communications apparatus) ”.

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

30

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 13 to the Water Industry Act 1991—

• (a) for “paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”;

• (b) for “Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 ”;

• (c) in the heading, for “telecommunication systems” substitute “ electronic communications networks ”.

Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

31

In Schedule 22 to the Water Resources Act 1991 (protection of particular undertakings)—

• (a) in paragraph 5 for “Paragraph 23 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”;

• (b) for the italic heading before paragraph 5 substitute “ Protection for electronic communications networks ”.

Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231)

32

In paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 4 to the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (application of paragraph 23) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42)

33

In paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 to the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (application of paragraph 23) for “Paragraph 23 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/3160)

34

• (1) Schedule 9 to the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (saving provisions) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 2(2) for “Paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Paragraph 103(2) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In paragraph 2(3) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restrictions on removal of apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of apparatus) ”.

• (4) In paragraph 3 for “Paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426)

35

• (1) Article 12 of the Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (provisions as to electronic communications apparatus) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph (1) for “Paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In paragraph (3A) for “Paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

• (4) In paragraph (4)—

• (a) for “Sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 23” substitute “ Paragraph 68 ”;

• (b) for “that paragraph” substitute “ Part 10 of the code ”.

• (5) In paragraph (5) for “1(2)” substitute “ 103(2) ”.

• (6) In paragraph (6) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of apparatus) ”.

• (7) Omit paragraph (7).

Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 (c. 30)

36

In section 5 of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 (tenant released from covenants on assignment of tenancy), after subsection (4) insert—

(5) This section is subject to paragraph 16(4) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (which places conditions on the release of an operator from liability under an agreement granting code rights under the electronic communications code).

Gas Act 1995 (c. 45)

37

In paragraph 2(7) of Schedule 4 to the Gas Act 1995 (application of paragraph 23 to public gas transporters) for “Paragraph 23 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

38

• (1) Part 4 of Schedule 15 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (protection of telecommunications operators) is amended as follows.

• (2) For the heading substitute “ Protection of electronic communications code operators ”.

• (3) In paragraph 2(1) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 6 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (4) In paragraph 2(2) for “Paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

• (5) In paragraph 3 for “paragraph 9” substitute “ Part 8 ”.

• (6) In paragraph 4(1) for “paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275)

39

• (1) Schedule 3 to the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (other powers etc of licence holders) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 1(1) omit the following definitions—

• (a) “public telecommunications operator”;

• (b) “telecommunication apparatus” and “electronic communications network”;

• (c) “telecommunications code”.

• (3) In paragraph 3(2) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (SI 1996/725 (NI 5))

40

In Article 4(1) of the Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (tenancies to which the Order does not apply) after paragraph (k) insert—

(l) a tenancy the primary purpose of which is to grant code rights within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code), where the tenancy is granted after that Schedule comes into force.

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

41

• (1) Section 212 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (electronic communications apparatus) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (7) for “Paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Paragraph 103(2) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In subsection (8) for “Paragraph 21 of the electronic communications code (restriction on removal of electronic communications apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of apparatus) ”.

Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)

42

The Enterprise Act 2002 is amended as follows.

43

In section 128(5) (mergers: references to supply of services) for the words from “(within” to the end substitute “(within the meaning of paragraph 17 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code)) for sharing the use of electronic communications apparatus.

44

In section 234(5) (enforcement of consumer legislation: references to supply of services) for the words from “(within” to the end substitute “(within the meaning of paragraph 17 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code)) for sharing the use of electronic communications apparatus.

Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

45

The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

46

• (1) Section 394 (service of notifications and other documents) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (2) omit paragraph (d).

• (3) After subsection (10) insert—

(11) In its application to Schedule 3A this section is subject to paragraph 91 of that Schedule.

47

• (1) Section 402 (power of Secretary of State to make orders and regulations) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (2) after paragraph (a) insert—

(aa) regulations under paragraph 95 of Schedule 3A which amend, repeal or modify the application of primary legislation,

.

• (3) After subsection (2) insert—

(2A) A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provisions) regulations under paragraph 95 of Schedule 3A which amend, repeal or modify the application of primary legislation, may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

• (4) After subsection (3) insert—

(4) In this section “primary legislation” means— (a) an Act of Parliament, (b) a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales, (c) an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or (d) Northern Ireland legislation.

48

Schedule 3 is repealed.

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 2)

49

• (1) Schedule 1 to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (path orders) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 12 for “Paragraph 1(2) of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Paragraph 103(2) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) In paragraph 13 for “Paragraph 21 of that code (restriction on removal of apparatus)” substitute “ Part 6 of the electronic communications code (rights to require removal of apparatus) ”.

Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)

50

The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

51

In section 2(3) (objects of the Homes and Communities Agency: interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “infrastructure” for “telecommunications” substitute “ electronic communications ”.

52

In section 57(1) (interpretation of Part 1) omit the definition of “conduit system” and insert in the appropriate place—

“infrastructure system” has the meaning given by paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code), and a reference to providing such a system is to be read in accordance with paragraph 7(2) of the code (reference to provision includes establishing or maintaining),

.

53

In the table in section 58 (index of defined expressions in Part 1) omit the entry for “conduit system (and providing such a system)” and insert in the appropriate place—

Infrastructure system (and providing such a system)	Section 57(1)

.

Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18)

54

• (1) Part 4 of Schedule 17 to the Crossrail Act 2008 (protective provisions) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 1(2) for the definition of “electronic communications code” substitute—

“electronic communications code” means the code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003;

.

• (3) In paragraph 2(1) for “paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 2(2) for “Paragraphs 21 and 23” substitute “ Parts 6 and 10 ”.

• (5) In paragraph 3 for “paragraph 9” substitute “ Part 8 ”.

• (6) In paragraph 4(1) for “paragraph 23” substitute “ Part 10 ”.

Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)

55

The Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 is amended as follows.

56

In section 36(1) (electronic communications apparatus) for the words from “paragraph 11” to “apparatus)” substitute “Part 9 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) (works in connection with electronic communications apparatus).

57

• (1) Section 41 (defence to offences: electronic communications: emergency works) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) for “paragraph 23 of the electronic communications code” substitute “ Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code) ”.

• (3) Omit subsection (2).

SCHEDULE 4

1

The Secretary of State for the Home Department.

2

The Secretary of State for Defence.

3

The Lord Chancellor.

4

The Secretary of State for Justice.

5

The Secretary of State for Education.

6

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions.

7

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

8

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

9

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

10

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

11

A county council in England.

12

A district council in England.

13

A London borough council.

14

A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

15

The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

16

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

17

The Greater London Authority.

18

A metropolitan county fire and rescue authority.

19

The London Fire Commissioner.

20

A fire and rescue authority in England constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.

21

A fire and rescue authority created by a scheme under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.

22

A chief officer of police for a police area in England and Wales.

23

The proprietor of a school within the meaning of the Education Act 1996.

24

The proprietor of an Academy within the meaning of that Act.

25

The responsible person in relation to an educational institution as defined by section 72(5) of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (other than a person within paragraph 23 or 24).

26

The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.

27

The Chief Land Registrar.

28

A person providing services in connection with a specified objective (within the meaning of section 35) to a specified person who —

• (a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

• (b) is a public authority.

SCHEDULE 5

1

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

2

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

3

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

4

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

5

A county council in England.

6

A district council in England.

7

A London borough council.

8

A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

9

The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

10

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

11

The Greater London Authority.

12

A metropolitan county fire and rescue authority.

13

The London Fire Commissioner.

14

A fire and rescue authority in England constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.

15

A fire and rescue authority created by a scheme under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.

16

The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.

17

The Chief Land Registrar.

18

A person providing services in connection with a fuel poverty measure (within the meaning of section 36) to a specified person who —

• (a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

• (b) is a public authority.

SCHEDULE 6

1

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

2

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

3

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

4

A county council in England.

5

A district council in England.

6

A London borough council.

7

A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

8

The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

9

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

10

The Greater London Authority.

11

The Chief Land Registrar.

12

A person providing services in connection with a water poverty measure (within the meaning of section 38) to a specified person who —

• (a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

• (b) is a public authority.

SCHEDULE 7

1

The Secretary of State for the Home Department.

2

The Lord Chancellor.

3

The Secretary of State for Justice.

4

The Secretary of State for Education.

5

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions.

6

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

7

The Secretary of State for Transport.

8

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

9

The Minister for the Cabinet Office.

10

A county council in England.

11

A district council in England.

12

A London borough council.

13

The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

14

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

15

The Greater London Authority.

16

The Student Loans Company.

17

A person providing services to a specified person who —

• (a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

• (b) is a public authority,

in respect of the taking of action in connection with debt owed to a public authority or to the Crown.

SCHEDULE 8

1

The Secretary of State for the Home Department.

2

The Secretary of State for Defence.

3

The Lord Chancellor.

4

The Secretary of State for Justice.

5

The Secretary of State for Education.

6

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions.

7

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

8

The Secretary of State for Transport.

9

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

10

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

11

The Secretary of State for International Development.

12

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

13

The Minister for the Cabinet Office.

14

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

15

The Export Credits Guarantee Department.

16

A county council in England.

17

A district council in England.

18

A London borough council.

19

The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

20

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

21

The Greater London Authority.

22

The Chief Land Registrar.

23

The Big Lottery Fund.

24

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

25

The Environment Agency.

26

The Homes and Communities Agency.

27

The Office for Students.

28

The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.

29

The Student Loans Company.

30

The British Council.

31

The Arts Council of England.

32

The English Sports Council.

33

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34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

A person providing services to a specified person who—

• (a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

• (b) is a public authority,

in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.

SCHEDULE 9

PART 1 — Extension of Bank of England oversight of payment systems

1

The Banking Act 2009 is amended as follows.

2

In the heading to Part 5 (inter-bank payment systems) omit “Inter-bank”.

3

In section 181 (overview) for “payments between financial institutions” substitute “ transferring money ”.

4

• (1) Section 182 (interpretation: “inter-bank payment system”) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1)—

• (a) omit “inter-bank”;

• (b) omit the words from “between financial institutions” to the end.

• (3) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) But “payment system” does not include any arrangements for the physical movement of cash.

• (4) Omit subsections (2) and (3).

• (5) In subsection (5) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

• (6) In the heading omit “inter-bank”.

5

In section 183 (interpretation: other expressions), in paragraph (a) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

6

• (1) Section 184 (recognition order) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

• (3) In subsection (2) omit “inter-bank”.

• (4) In subsection (3) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a payment ”.

7

In section 185 (recognition criteria), in subsection (1) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

8

In section 186A (amendment of recognition order), in subsections (2)(b) and (4), omit “inter-bank”.

9

In section 187 (de-recognition), in subsections (2), (3)(b) and (5), omit “inter-bank”.

10

In section 188 (principles), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

11

In section 189 (codes of practice) omit “inter-bank”.

12

In section 190 (system rules), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

13

In section 191 (directions), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

14

In section 192 (role of FCA and PRA), in subsections (2)(a) and (b) and (3), omit “inter-bank”.

15

In section 193 (inspection), in subsections (1) and (2), omit “inter-bank”.

16

In section 194 (inspection: warrant), in subsection (1)(a) omit “inter-bank”.

17

In section 195 (independent report), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

18

In section 196 (compliance failure) omit “inter-bank”.

19

In section 197 (publication), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

20

In section 198 (penalty), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

21

In section 199 (closure), in subsection (2) omit “inter-bank”.

22

In section 200 (management disqualification), in subsections (1) and (2), omit “inter-bank”.

23

In section 201 (warning), in subsection (1) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

24

In section 202A (injunctions), in subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a), omit “inter-bank”.

25

In section 203 (fees), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

26

In section 204 (information), in subsections (1A), (2) and (4)(c), omit “inter-bank”.

27

In section 205 (pretending to be recognised), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

28

In section 206A (services forming part of recognised inter-bank payment system), in subsections (1), (2) and (7)(a) and in the heading, omit “inter-bank”.

29

In section 259 (statutory instruments), in the Table in subsection (3)—

• (a) in the heading for the entries in Part 5, omit “Inter-bank”;

• (b) in the entry for section 206A, in the second column omit “inter-bank”.

30

In section 261 (index of defined terms), in the Table—

• (a) omit the entry for “Inter-bank payment system”;

• (b) at the appropriate place insert—

Payment system	182

.

PART 2 — Consequential amendments

Financial Services Act 2012

31

The Financial Services Act 2012 is amended as follows.

32

• (1) Section 68 (cases in which Treasury may arrange independent enquiries) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (3), in paragraphs (a) and (b)(ii), omit “inter-bank”.

• (3) In subsection (5), in the definition of “recognised inter-bank payment system”—

• (a) omit the first “inter-bank”;

• (b) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

33

In section 85 (relevant functions in relation to complaints scheme), in subsection (3)(a) omit “inter-bank”.

34

In section 110 (payment to Treasury of penalties received by Bank of England), in subsection (5)(d) omit “inter-bank”.

Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013

35

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 is amended as follows.

36

In section 45 (procedure), in subsection (1)(a) omit “inter-bank”.

37

In section 46 (amendment of designation order), in subsection (2)(a) omit “inter-bank”.

38

In section 47 (revocation of designation orders), in subsection (3)(a) omit “inter-bank”.

39

In section 98 (duty of regulators to ensure co-ordinated exercise of functions), in subsection (5)(b) omit “inter-bank”.

40

In section 110 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “recognised inter-bank payment system”—

• (a) omit the first “inter-bank”;

• (b) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”.

41

In section 112 (interpretation: infrastructure companies), in subsections (2)(a), (4)(b) and (5), omit “inter-bank”.

42

In section 113 (interpretation: other expressions), in subsection (1)—

• (a) in the definition of “operator” omit “inter-bank”;

• (b) in the definition of “recognised inter-bank payment system”—

• (i) omit the first “inter-bank”;

• (ii) for “an inter-bank” substitute “ a ”;

• (c) in the definition of “the relevant system”, in paragraphs (a) and (c), omit “inter-bank”.

43

In section 115 (objective of FMI administration), in subsection (1) omit “inter-bank”.

44

In section 120 (power to direct FMI administrator), in subsection (8) omit “inter-bank”.

45

In section 127 (interpretation of Part 6), in subsection (1), in the definition of “operator” and in the definition of “recognised inter-bank payment system”, omit “inter-bank”.

Universal service broadband obligations

Automatic compensation for failure to meet performance standards

The electronic communications code

Power to make consequential provision etc in connection with the code

Penalties for contravention of wireless telegraphy licences

Fixed penalties under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Search warrants under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Time limits for prosecutions under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Lending of e-books by public libraries

Offences: infringing copyright and making available right

Offences: infringing copyright and making available right

Copyright etc where broadcast retransmitted by cable

Disclosure of information to improve public service delivery

Consequential provision

Access to information by the Statistics Board

OFCOM reports on infrastructure etc

OFCOM reports on infrastructure etc

Conditions about allocation of telephone numbers

Information required from communications providers

Information required from communications providers

Appeals from decisions of OFCOM and others: standard of review

Functions of OFCOM in relation to the BBC

Provision of children's programmes

Electronic programme guides and public service channels

Direct marketing code

Electronic programme guides and public service channels

International recognition of satellite frequency assignments: power of OFCOM to charge fees

Retention by OFCOM of amounts paid under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

International recognition of satellite frequency assignments: power of OFCOM to charge fees

Bank of England oversight of payment systems

Regulations under section 115

Commencement

Financial provisions

This is the Schedule to be inserted before Schedule 4 to the Communications Act 2003—

Interpretation

Effect of subsisting agreement

Limitation of code rights

Limitation of persons bound

Exclusion of assignment ... provisions

Termination and modification of agreements

Apparatus, works etc

Court applications for required rights etc

Temporary code rights

Compensation

Objections in relation to apparatus

Tree lopping

Right to require removal of apparatus

Undertaker's works

Supplementary

Interpretation

References to the code or provisions of the code

References to a conduit system

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)

Opencast Coal Act 1958 (c. 69)

Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1958 (c. 24)

Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58)

Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40)

Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)

Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54)

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (c. 48)

Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)

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

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231)

Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42)

Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/3160)

Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426)

Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 (c. 30)

Gas Act 1995 (c. 45)

Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)

Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275)

Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (SI 1996/725 (NI 5))

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)

Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 2)

Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)

Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18)

Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)

Financial Services Act 2012

Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013

Editorial notes

[^key-1a68f7b9a027f0b6afa063a62d269be2]: S. 5 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(a)

[^key-67323dbc480c8eba22068dcf3521f48c]: S. 6 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(b)

[^key-8859c082a9773553d364b7578e7317f8]: S. 8 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-f3ceda27d37595d9f9a343d289410d8e]: S. 34 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(n)

[^key-84b84559a9308ccab5e54bbb19f8f2a2]: S. 46 in force at 31.7.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(o)

[^key-4168965873a549f930c3e106706c5a67]: S. 47 in force at 31.7.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(p)

[^key-18e18879a1a5a7f9536822e3a4fd2189]: S. 74 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(q)

[^key-acd430b2845b4c5634d58e47bfe37046]: S. 76 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(r)

[^key-c1ecbc72260560612a193dc366d5623d]: S. 77 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(s)

[^key-f457b3c323a657608150aad683aa7a2a]: S. 78 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(t)

[^key-b16a9f811dd7b8cf6558f68003130602]: S. 79(1)(2)(4)-(6) in force at 31.7.2017 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(u)

[^key-5f9c2d5bb31b06641f864ede2e2360d9]: S. 81 in force at 31.7.2017 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(v)

[^key-88e133ef3680c4f59bd01c980630f0f3]: S. 87 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-08e6ab7e7b564e46dc7f921adf508ac9]: S. 92 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(x)

[^key-636ea716d4a859e8377db4b599cd16a3]: S. 95 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(z)

[^key-775339a985be75c795dcd91ea1be8088]: S. 98 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)

[^key-75821d05945dbe2f65b73b12a4172de2]: S. 100 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-62b13b185fdaab9fdb6fef1aaf9ba5ed]: S. 101 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(cc)

[^key-05724c69a0bd7388860cafa466ad0ec6]: S. 104 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(dd)

[^key-733251e520d486e3f211a4b72c633562]: S. 106 in force at 31.7.2017 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ee)

[^key-ffb0fc803358a35a7cbdb9ff7c5d89b7]: Sch. 1 in force at 31.7.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)

[^key-a6cc74a42e6067d99d892536a181c19a]: Sch. 3 para. 47 in force at 31.7.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(jj)

[^key-cc766f8aacfba479fd2c249037598018]: S. 4 in force at 31.7.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj)

[^key-29c48cceeac5b0b0f821ace3b37bc338]: S. 32 in force at 1.10.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(a)

[^key-b42c0849d88988c8f63527260f713dc7]: S. 33 in force at 1.10.2017 by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(b)

[^key-02f54c17611bbfc512031c8d3951d048]: S. 35 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(c)

[^key-d003371fc2d8e4df4b245e6878781ebf]: S. 36 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(d)

[^key-cb03faec4cc54980f056665857321a88]: S. 43 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(e)

[^key-6c349d68f94ed6174c3550f7c917dc1a]: S. 44 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(f)

[^key-baeb0d55cea84ef839344027176ae1ae]: S. 48 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(g)

[^key-8b33a7eee6eec3296bb354fb0b6894d3]: S. 52 in force at 1.10.2017 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(h)

[^key-cfc9bdb80962c7ec2221911f82a9c2fe]: S. 54 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(i)

[^key-1335f78ea2061d8f51f40d3a12dcc8ef]: S. 56 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(j)

[^key-eca7a71cb5317f395c44f8a232cf6fff]: S. 60 in force at 1.10.2017 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(k)

[^key-b5566c310c4d78d8d35d503254ac04e9]: S. 62 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(l)

[^key-a34f843df9c0703e44f3b6daa2db1be9]: S. 70 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(m)

[^key-8a718a687c2d733561903b0d9b4cf751]: S. 80 in force at 1.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(n)

[^key-dc69b8dbf87f529d0df8d67586349625]: Sch. 4 para. 9 substituted (8.11.2017) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/979), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 6(a) (with art. 7)

[^key-b01cb2b0a0f9562bf63afb916ded7d4a]: Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (8.11.2017) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/979), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 6(b) (with art. 7)

[^key-78b8dc6ba8319276c30d74f8a4bb6a01]: Sch. 1 in force at 22.11.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2

[^key-1df2be93b908b62422ff71f43c25e738]: S. 4 in force at 22.11.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2

[^key-83436655e4293aaad675d338b6c42d5b]: S. 4 in force at 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(a)

[^key-4dcf444c269ed114cab5c361deffd1c6]: Sch. 1 in force at 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(b)

[^key-218a25a9f90ab1c4c094c36fd0e99516]: Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-c2b6dbf59144e75e102f5bbb6f791ccc]: Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-f428b4d15de54f3d7a1246347e2bc3d2]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-34098e3c428e0603f7e37234d7d73838]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-2e6a2c36310e1aee34c42a280708b2b6]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-d711c97fb014cab4d9ca39ea00d44a4d]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-df893fab14112ff35af76467cae80f39]: Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-2e51bc2d8ecf9d2654efdfa61d7997aa]: Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-0952d4899477b3d54b61ae47b8da0099]: Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-11bacd2dbcef95371d1a44bf25f1adfe]: Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-14b937d17c2d96074bb585a36108fe0f]: Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-bb82ff2d8dd20f5347ae42f8d8b46e3f]: Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ef65c67c32941dcb1d3cf1ddebed2193]: Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-87bee0fc6a7ae7e48047ae495cb57eb1]: Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-b47a3505fbfa626caf7df38806aada69]: Sch. 2 para. 15 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-601c8ff0ca92162c3017f5c4b5b51801]: Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-534fd1762d12a6c9b0ca722e68a418c4]: Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-95b61ecec62e39143c9ee20d0ee686c9]: Sch. 2 para. 18 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-f028d8f0b8115f0f0f5e6698e52263b7]: Sch. 2 para. 19 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ea1a685f9dff7b6be05c0bffdbeefa77]: Sch. 2 para. 20 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-53b2b3b68f7032dd1bbd7d206dad71f5]: Sch. 2 para. 21 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-38d5f330970a1ccada6cc719ff92186d]: Sch. 2 para. 22 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-5fab42583dc0e6d4b6418a4beea35017]: Sch. 2 para. 23 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-eba11ef4587eae4efe1cb558c8c8b0af]: Sch. 2 para. 24 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-8d79efc68599d6492407e09483f60f82]: Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(c)

[^key-99a637cf1ae8f9ffe075f4da4e83939c]: Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-03ae1a2547ab05a0f14257ada0943cfb]: Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 28.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)