Digital Economy Act 2017

[^key-2fa298199e7fdfde0b3d66e697d675fc]: Words in s. 41(7) 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-f22002e769588fb186aa6a26e9949c24]: Words in s. 41(6)(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-be81389a524d3f2b49f2904f6bfa929e]: Words in s. 50(7) 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-63641d6118e888a2f40d9a19da6455b8]: Words in s. 50(6)(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-f9d2b23ab82fb8204def33a30cb26c04]: Words in s. 58(7) 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-884270e722e300eded1c542234915f41]: Words in s. 58(6)(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-e7c1e96c587c9a1d00da4241ec2b93cc]: Words in s. 66(13) 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-a3d88943c1c3e28bc041848b6c0666fb]: Words in s. 66(12)(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-f0002ebac3651bcfe856a9af0eaff546]: Words in s. 68(11) 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-35a35ff3576a8d9ca503f28eb7839ac2]: Words in s. 68(10)(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-1008ab606ac93ce29329fcb594ebade3]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 35 substituted (1.4.2023) by Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 3 para. 15(a); S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(t)

[^key-293ee38cdff2d415a8a0a68e50c82332]: Sch. 4 para. 38 omitted (1.4.2023) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 3 para. 15(b); S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(t)

[^key-47e6a688084af7863b1fc38d3c628b1b]: Sch. 2 para. 5A and cross-heading inserted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 58(4), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(a)

[^key-7b344ca13c8d40ad9eaddc2ffb249e17]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 5 cross-heading omitted (17.4.2023) by virtue of Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 58(2), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(a)

[^key-5f61e2ec075d56577b56dec89fed6e94]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 5(1) substituted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 58(3)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(a)

[^key-d63e86edb0e12980152c5b74e9552da6]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 5(2) substituted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 58(3)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(a)

[^key-3c82a476b47b1281aeed19768ce15dca]: S. 35(1): transfer of functions (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7, 9, 11, 13 (with art. 17)

[^key-a4a671f8f6bae95304ab1d52681f23f1]: S. 36(1): transfer of functions (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(3)(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-502f77c3ce7149dfec1edee2764da0ed]: S. 37(1): transfer of functions (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(3)(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-d2d2dd211ec0dd3714b72660e3924dff]: S. 48(1): transfer of functions (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(3), 9(3), 11(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-6430dd1929a8d417d760aad701086234]: S. 56(1): functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(3), 9(3), 11(2), 13(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-6dc1f29bd8f4ad91376170019d89853d]: S. 56(2): functions transferred in part (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 11(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-3bc82edfce404ed09a1aa1e0884ef9a3]: Sch. 4 paras. 9A, 9B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(5)(c) (with art. 17)

[^key-ce62ab6099950ebf1a58f99eae2136f1]: Sch. 4 para. 28A inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(5)(d) (with art. 17)

[^key-41884be187da0b8412cd03b93f92aede]: Sch. 7 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(7)(b) (with art. 17)

[^key-fa247fcc7a692ec2e07a1c4135dc00a8]: Sch. 7 para. 17A inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(7)(c) (with art. 17)

[^key-24287eb8ab7c5d75560160f763bf7c60]: Sch. 8 paras. 12A, 12B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(c) (with art. 17)

[^key-71e6f769413d869bdebaa2ea0eaf9719]: Sch. 8 para. 41A inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(d) (with art. 17)

[^key-e708819f60e6aa697889c48cb735129a]: S. 35(2A) inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-c82186afa737ff18f095646238b2d970]: S. 48(4A) inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(3) (with art. 17)

[^key-f9c64a4cfbe2a8895db282a5743295e4]: S. 56(5A) inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-06dd8d359c67105df620483a5e2503c3]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 6 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(5)(a) (with art. 17)

[^key-b084831278e47392ea37c1310dcdb4bf]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(5)(b) (with art. 17)

[^key-9ddb2fc43cff13ce3676827c1e02caa9]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 1 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(6) (with art. 17)

[^key-594ec3b429db050e9ea61b9059cea162]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 5 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(7)(a) (with art. 17)

[^key-5d6aa148655474972732e2c2fcf22a2c]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 6 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(a) (with art. 17)

[^key-004400dab5cef4a4537b588feb6c277d]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(b) (with art. 17)

[^key-47c01bc08d56d286b5d0bcbc60b343da]: Pt. 3 omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 212(2)(a), 240(4)

[^key-fd1091355f5c08994dedf201cba89d90]: S. 103 omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 212(3), 240(4)

[^key-3d418fa99074d8ae72c7f7a88cea567e]: S. 119(10)(11) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 212(2)(b), 240(4)

[^key-9b11c38ab04b80abc16c40fa8e8fd8d5]: Sch. 4 para. 14A inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 214 (with s. 247)

[^key-cfafde066976cab6927364dd845a86ea]: Sch. 5 para. 8A inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 215 (with s. 247)

[^key-df8df9350501545a33e24a92b65d2fe2]: Sch. 6 para. 7A inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 216 (with s. 247)

[^key-8dec862b2483d8640ebeb70980fdd2f5]: Sch. 4 paras. 27A-27D inserted (8.2.2024) (E.W.S) by The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/64), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-ae33fdd56ff0e5921520def9940a92f3]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 49 substituted (1.8.2024) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/805), regs. 1(2), 2

[^key-83cace1c3758ef578c5da4dcf1c725fd]: S. 93 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 40(2), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(r)

[^key-fe62e8907f6a8fec905ffcc28d5d0e3c]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 8 substituted (30.10.2024) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/991), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 13(a) (with art. 7)

[^key-f0d28254fb80ab306dc54bf020a6bbc2]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 substituted (30.10.2024) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/991), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 13(b) (with art. 7)

[^key-3f31406056e3c2b4dcbb128732972ca0]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 2 substituted (30.10.2024) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/991), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 13(c) (with art. 7)

[^key-411eb03f6a9cc3db6dd58d4f464f2301]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 9 substituted (30.10.2024) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/991), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 13(d) (with art. 7)

[^key-cc6d32594a0d2256a4938b5f982e6d8f]: Words in s. 38(2) substituted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 13(5)(a), 17(5)(b)

[^key-8329fa6ffcf7f83e5c2617aa52746504]: S. 38(9A) inserted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 13(5)(b), 17(5)(b)

[^key-27ed45a9596f95292c214f03e0476255]: Words in s. 39(2) substituted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 13(6), 17(5)(b)

[^key-bb351e4263f5d72ae6c87fb491409b2d]: S. 44(4)(d): functions made exercisable concurrently (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 4 (with arts. 5, 8)

[^key-5df01c907ca293e09a0f0d4da161dbf4]: S. 48(11)(d): functions made exercisable concurrently (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 4 (with arts. 5, 8)

[^key-bca881a9874e3c25d9d576a006ded9fc]: S. 56(12)(d): functions made exercisable concurrently (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 4 (with arts. 5, 8)

[^key-52440632afcce8217949bee37c418b4b]: Words in s. 44(4)(d) substituted (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 9(2) (with art. 8)

[^key-c7c268a23c9c682d0532ee141046a79e]: Words in s. 48(11)(d) substituted (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 9(3) (with art. 8)

[^key-eab8c928fee08672d36d21f57de77885]: Words in s. 56(12)(d) substituted (3.6.2025) by The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/557), arts. 1(2), 9(4) (with art. 8)

[^key-2e5eb7c73d0e1b12a2f31365ff6fe22c]: Word in s. 43(13) substituted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 20.8.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 92(9)(a), 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/904, reg. 2(f)

[^key-62f3cde435a44019281ddeecb77a0643]: Word in s. 52(13) substituted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 20.8.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 92(9)(b), 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/904, reg. 2(f)

[^key-078e6f6c14004e2553af349f44c4b83a]: Word in s. 60(13) substituted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 20.8.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 92(9)(c), 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/904, reg. 2(f)

[^key-fb07c9d2c6d8fad71c1476f7c748cfd6]: Word in s. 70(15) substituted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 20.8.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 92(9)(d), 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/904, reg. 2(f)

[^key-a7a772babd91a02dd80677101e0fd767]: S. 42 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(d)

[^key-0791b2c74b21e81f975a5ff3641a5a57]: S. 51 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(k)

[^key-9bde88a623bf242aa858c7fb0a84f961]: S. 59 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(r)

[^key-716f59ee7d2f1dc4e9856ed1e0610db9]: S. 45 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(g)

[^key-5932d1dd58434b10d615c30fa49cb9cd]: S. 35 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(a)

[^key-4100b2060440bbbabf098e741810b85a]: S. 43 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(e)

[^key-b0cbd87481179641e1b0bf5393ffa806]: S. 44 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(f)

[^key-aa60d82069e3b8635639fcdb3501b13e]: S. 48 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(h)

[^key-051c21c288022a64364d9603ca203a99]: S. 52 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(l)

[^key-bf6150c7c3a990ce533127af941e937f]: S. 54 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(m)

[^key-a7b1ce65ddd76f32d0ca4102c07e6858]: S. 56 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(o)

[^key-e56abedcf4f034f0f8b63343218fa573]: S. 60 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(s)

[^key-45307c118503871ba73f22eb6a601e11]: S. 62 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(t)

[^key-333ff4846b8b4836505bae8236051d3e]: S. 40 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(b)

[^key-f6347ac9aa53f8a75e052bdbd9443a0c]: S. 41 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(c)

[^key-2a7226d69590d580d903ac887ca2f545]: S. 49 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(i)

[^key-cfb7946e979885f461cec63db688ebd3]: S. 50 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(j)

[^key-cd0d5ac1669537eb75f3798dd5afc268]: S. 55 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(n)

[^key-432e2d347a0f826d8f497ddb27af6179]: S. 57 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(p)

[^key-77794054ff6657c0bb83c23974300587]: S. 58 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(q)

[^key-97fa992342b6227f50803d6e0f21520d]: S. 63 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(u)

[^key-98fa007be867f592732f7654b54e5ed2]: Sch. 4 in force at 1.4.2018 for E.W. for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/342, reg. 3(1)(j); Sch. 4 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(nn); Sch. 4 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(v)

[^key-4a4f8a9577251c90ff04fc9a9a873706]: Sch. 7 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(qq); Sch. 7 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(w)

[^key-bbc1db49472292496a5b4caf9bcbf3d0]: Sch. 8 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr); Sch. 8 in force at 12.2.2026 for N.I. by S.I. 2026/126, reg. 2(x)

[^key-d3966ce0972cc253b0523193358a3e90]: S. 35(13)(14) inserted (12.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 123(4), 142(1); S.I. 2026/126, reg. 3

[^key-bbffe4303b6faaa6e14e1fb0af68ac4e]: Words in s. 35(9)(a) substituted (12.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 123(2)(a), 142(1); S.I. 2026/126, reg. 3

[^key-81314c2f3b3d42e1b435d4936b96506e]: Words in s. 35(9)(b) substituted (12.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 123(2)(b), 142(1); S.I. 2026/126, reg. 3

[^key-c96a6cc70dafc74618cdb18ac3c43a26]: Words in s. 35(10) renumbered as s. 35(10)(a) (12.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 123(3)(a), 142(1); S.I. 2026/126, reg. 3

[^key-1939e6fde94351ad5c4058a993488a68]: S. 35(10)(b) and word inserted (12.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 123(3)(b), 142(1); S.I. 2026/126, reg. 3

PART 1 — UK AND ENGLISH BODIES

PART 2 — WELSH BODIES

29

The Welsh Ministers.

30

The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

31

The Welsh Revenue Authority.

32

A county council in Wales.

33

A county borough council in Wales.

34

A community council in Wales.

35

The Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care, Wales.

36

A Local Health Board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.

37

An NHS Trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.

38

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

39

A Special Health Authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.

40

A fire and rescue authority 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, for an area in Wales.

41

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (company number 07442837, operating as Careers Wales).

42

The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by a Welsh local authority (within the meaning of section 162 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006).

43

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the further education sector (within the meaning of section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

44

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

45

A regulated institution within the meaning of the Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (ignoring section 26 of that Act) other than an institution within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992).

46

The Natural Resources Body for Wales.

47

A registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.

48

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.

PART 1 — UK AND ENGLISH BODIES

PART 2 — WELSH BODIES

19

The Welsh Ministers.

20

The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

21

The Welsh Revenue Authority.

22

A county council in Wales.

23

A county borough council in Wales.

24

A community council in Wales.

25

A fire and rescue authority 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, for an area in Wales.

26

The Natural Resources Body for Wales.

27

A registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.

28

The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by a Welsh local authority (within the meaning of section 162 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006).

29

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the further education sector (within the meaning of section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

30

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

31

A regulated institution within the meaning of the Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (ignoring section 26 of that Act) other than an institution within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992).

32

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.

PART 1 — UK AND ENGLISH BODIES

PART 2 — WELSH BODIES

13

The Welsh Ministers.

14

The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

15

The Welsh Revenue Authority.

16

A county council in Wales.

17

A county borough council in Wales.

18

A community council in Wales.

19

A registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.

20

The Natural Resources Body for Wales.

21

The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by a Welsh local authority (within the meaning of section 162 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006).

22

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the further education sector (within the meaning of section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

23

The governing body of an institution in Wales within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992) whose activities are carried on, or principally carried on, in Wales.

24

A regulated institution within the meaning of the Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (ignoring section 26 of that Act) other than an institution within the higher education sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992).

25

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.

PART 1 — UK AND ENGLISH BODIES

PART 2 — WELSH BODIES

18

The Welsh Ministers.

19

The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

20

The Welsh Revenue Authority.

21

A county council in Wales.

22

A county borough council in Wales.

23

A community council in Wales.

24

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.

PART 1 — UK AND ENGLISH BODIES

PART 2 — WELSH BODIES

42

The Welsh Ministers.

43

The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

44

The Welsh Revenue Authority.

45

A county council in Wales.

46

A county borough council in Wales.

47

A community council in Wales.

48

A fire and rescue authority 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, for an area in Wales.

49

The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research

50

The Natural Resources Body for Wales.

51

Arts Council of Wales.

52

The Sports Council for Wales.

53

The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales.

54

The National Library of Wales.

55

A registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.

56

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.

PART 3 — SCOTTISH BODIES

49

The Scottish Ministers.

50

A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

51

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited (company registration number SC202659).

52

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.

32A

United Kingdom Research and Innovation.

PART 3 — SCOTTISH BODIES

25

The Scottish Ministers.

26

A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

27

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

28

The Accountant in Bankruptcy.

29

The Scottish Legal Aid Board.

30

The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.

31

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

32

Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

33

Scottish Enterprise.

34

South of Scotland Enterprise.

35

ILF Scotland (company registration number SC500075).

36

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

37

The Scottish Qualifications Authority.

38

Revenue Scotland.

39

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.

PART 3 — SCOTTISH BODIES

57

The Scottish Ministers.

58

A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

59

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

60

The Accountant in Bankruptcy.

61

The Scottish Legal Aid Board.

62

The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.

63

Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

64

Scottish Enterprise.

65

South of Scotland Enterprise.

66

ILF Scotland (company registration number SC500075).

67

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

68

The Scottish Qualifications Authority.

69

Revenue Scotland.

70

Audit Scotland.

71

Food Standards Scotland.

72

Creative Scotland.

73

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited (company registration number SC202659).

74

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.

Upgrading and sharing provisions

5A

Paragraph 17 of the new code (power for operator to upgrade or share apparatus) applies in relation to an operator who is a party to a subsisting agreement, but as if for sub-paragraphs (1) to (6) there were substituted—

(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) an operator (“the main operator”) keeps electronic communications apparatus installed under land, and (b) the main operator is a party to a subsisting agreement in relation to the electronic communications apparatus. (2) If the conditions in sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (6) are met, the main operator may— (a) upgrade the electronic communications apparatus, or (b) share the use of the electronic communications apparatus with another operator. (3) The first condition is that the upgrading or sharing has no adverse impact on the land. (4) The second condition is that the upgrading or sharing imposes no burden on any person with an interest in the land. (5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) a burden includes anything that— (a) has an adverse effect on the person’s enjoyment of the land, or (b) causes loss, damage or expense to the person. (6) The third condition is that, before the beginning of the period of 21 days ending with the day on which the main operator begins to upgrade the electronic communications apparatus or (as the case may be) share its use, the main operator attaches a notice, in a secure and durable manner, to a conspicuous object on the relevant land. (7) A notice attached for the purposes of sub-paragraph (6) must— (a) be attached in a position where it is reasonably legible, (b) state that the main operator intends to upgrade the electronic communications apparatus or (as the case may be) share its use with another operator, (c) state the date on which the main operator intends to begin to upgrade the electronic communications apparatus or (as the case may be) share its use with another operator, (d) state, in a case where the main operator intends to share the use of the electronic communications apparatus with another operator, the name of the other operator, and (e) give the name of the main operator and an address in the United Kingdom at which the main operator may be contacted about the upgrading or sharing. (8) Any person giving a notice at that address in respect of that electronic communications apparatus is to be treated as having been given that address for the purposes of paragraph 91(2). (9) Any agreement under Part 2 of this code is void to the extent that— (a) it prevents or limits the upgrading or sharing, in a case where the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (6) are met, of any electronic communications apparatus to which the agreement relates that is installed under land, or (b) it makes upgrading or sharing of such electronic communications apparatus subject to conditions to be met by the operator (including a condition requiring the payment of money). (10) Nothing in this paragraph is to be read as conferring a right on the main operator to enter the land for the purpose of upgrading or sharing the use of the electronic communications apparatus. (11) References in this paragraph to sharing electronic communications apparatus include carrying out works to the electronic communications apparatus to enable such sharing to take place. (12) In this paragraph— - “the relevant land” means—in a case where the main operator has a right to enter the land under which the electronic communications apparatus is installed, that land;in any other case, the land on which works will be carried out to enable the upgrading or sharing to take place or, where there is more than one set of works, the land on which each set of works will be carried out; - “subsisting agreement” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(4) of Schedule 2 to the Digital Economy Act 2017.

9A

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

9B

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

28A

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;

• “the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).

5A

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

5B

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant SIT functions.

17A

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;

• “relevant SIT function” has the meaning given in article 9(4) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;

• “the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).

12A

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

12B

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

41A

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;

• “the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).

Internet pornography: requirement to prevent access by persons under 18

Registered designs: infringement: marking product with internet link

Comparative overviews of quality and prices

Appeals from decisions of OFCOM and others: standard of review

Functions of OFCOM in relation to the BBC

Provision of children's programmes

Digital additional services: seriously harmful extrinsic material

On-demand programme services: specially restricted material

Strategic priorities and provision of information

Retention by OFCOM of amounts paid under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Billing limits for mobile phones

Prevention or restriction of use of communication devices for drug dealing

14A

A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

8A

A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

7A

A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

27A

The Minister for the Cabinet Office.

27B

The Secretary of State for Transport.

27C

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

27D

The Disclosure and Barring Service.

Televising events of national interest: power to amend qualifying conditions

Retention by OFCOM of amounts paid under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006

Power to create offence of breaching limits on internet and other ticket sales

Power to apply settlement finality regime to payment institutions

Guarantee of pension liabilities under Telecommunications Act 1984

Financial provisions