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What it requires
Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
s.018
Power to require information (opens in a new tab)
Regulated
- Provide information when Ofcom issues an information noticeAny Person
s.038
Audience protection reviews (opens in a new tab)
Regulated
- Provide Ofcom with information about your audience protection measures when askedAny Person
54 other provisions — procedural and definitional
Schedules
Schedules
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(1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to the Communications Act...
Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- BBC must commission and broadcast minimum hours of independent productionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch001
(1) Paragraph 7 of Schedule 12 to the Communications Act...
Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- S4C must commission minimum hours and value of independent productionsCrown / Minister / Government department
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(1) Paragraph 8 of Schedule 12 to that Act (programme...
Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- S4C must provide a minimum quota of original Welsh-language productions each yearCrown / Minister / Government department
187 other schedules
s.sch001
In paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 to that Act (code...
s.sch002
Broadcasting Act 1990
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In section 33 (review of digital television broadcasting), in subsection...
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In section 39 (interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (1),...
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(1) Section 97 (listed events) is amended as follows.
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(1) Section 98 (categories of service) is amended as follows....
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(1) Section 99 (contract for exclusive right to televise listed...
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In section 100 (contract for televising listed event must specify...
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(1) Section 102 (power of OFCOM to impose penalty) is...
s.sch002
In section 103 (report to Secretary of State about BBC...
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(1) Section 104 (code of guidance) is amended as follows....
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(1) In section 105 (interpretation of Part 4), subsection (1)...
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In section 24 (Channel 4 to be provided by Corporation...
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In section 130 (interpretation of Part 5), in subsection (1),...
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Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002
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Communications Act 2003
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In section 3 (general duties of OFCOM), in subsection (4)(a),...
s.sch002
In section 64 (must carry obligations), omit subsection (3)(f).
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In section 198A (C4C’s functions in relation to media content),...
s.sch002
In section 216 (renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences),...
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Omit the italic heading before section 218.
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In section 224 (meaning of initial expiry date), omit subsection...
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In the italic heading before section 225, omit “and teletext”....
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In section 49 (licensing of additional services), omit subsection (1A)....
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In section 226 (application for review of financial terms in...
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In section 227 (reviews under sections 225 and 226), in...
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(1) Section 229 (report in anticipation of new licensing round)...
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In section 233 (services that are not television licensable content...
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In section 241 (television multiplex services), omit subsection (9)(f).
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In section 243 (powers where frequencies reserved for qualifying services),...
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(1) Section 263 (application of regulatory regimes) is amended as...
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In section 264 (OFCOM reports on the fulfilment of the...
s.sch002
In section 265 (public service remits of licensed providers)—
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Omit section 268 (statement of service policy by the public...
s.sch002
In section 66 (requirements relating to transmission and distribution of...
s.sch002
Omit section 269 (changes of public teletext service policy).
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(1) Section 270 (enforcement of public service remits) is amended...
s.sch002
In section 271 (power to amend public service remits), in...
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In section 272 (must-offer obligations in relation to networks), omit...
s.sch002
In section 273 (must-offer obligations in relation to satellite services),...
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In section 274 (securing reception of must-provide services in certain...
s.sch002
In section 275 (must-provide services for the purposes of section...
s.sch002
Omit section 276 (cooperation with the public teletext provider).
s.sch002
Omit section 284 (news provision on the public teletext service)....
s.sch002
Omit section 289 (regional matters in the public teletext service)....
s.sch002
In Schedule 2 (restrictions on the holding of licences), in...
s.sch002
Omit section 298 (conditions prohibiting interference with other services) and...
s.sch002
Omit section 300 (effects of categorisation of listed events into...
s.sch002
In section 301 (the code under section 104 of the...
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Omit section 308 (assistance for the visually impaired with the...
s.sch002
In section 310 (code of practice for electronic programme guides),...
s.sch002
In section 322 (supplementary powers relating to advertising), in subsection...
s.sch002
In section 324 (setting and publication of standards), omit subsection...
s.sch002
In section 335 (conditions securing compliance with international obligations), omit...
s.sch002
(1) Section 351 (changes of control of Channel 3 services)...
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(1) Section 353 (changes of control of Channel 5) is...
s.sch002
Broadcasting Act 1996
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(1) Section 362 (interpretation of Part 3) is amended as...
s.sch002
In section 405 (general interpretation), in subsection (1)—
s.sch002
In Schedule 9 (arrangements about carrying on of C4C’s activities),...
s.sch002
Omit Schedule 10 (licensing the public teletext service).
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In Schedule 12 (corresponding obligations of the BBC and Welsh...
s.sch002
In Schedule 18 (transitional provisions), in paragraph 51 (listed events...
s.sch002
Digital Economy Act 2010
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In section 2 (meaning of “qualifying service”), in subsection (2),...
s.sch002
In section 12 (conditions attached to multiplex licence), omit subsection...
s.sch002
(1) Section 24 (digital additional service) is amended as follows....
s.sch003
The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
s.sch003
In section 393 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in...
s.sch003
In section 394 (service of notifications and other documents), in...
s.sch003
In section 400 (destination of fees and penalties), in subsection...
s.sch004
Broadcasting Act 1990
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In section 71 (interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (1),...
s.sch004
In section 176 (duty to provide advance information about programmes),...
s.sch004
In section 177 (orders proscribing unacceptable foreign satellite services), in...
s.sch004
In section 188 (power to give broadcasting bodies etc directions...
s.sch004
In section 202 (general interpretation), in subsection (1)—
s.sch004
In Part 2 of Schedule 2 (disqualification for holding licences),...
s.sch004
(1) Schedule 6 (the Welsh Authority: supplementary provisions) is amended...
s.sch004
Broadcasting Act 1996
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In section 2 (meaning of “qualifying service”), in subsection (2)(e)—...
s.sch004
(1) Section 24 (digital additional services) is amended as follows....
s.sch004
In section 37 (announcements of programme schedules), in subsection (2)(a),...
s.sch004
Omit section 29(2) (application of the Broadcasting Act 1990 to...
s.sch004
In section 33(1)(a)(ii) and (3)(d) (review of digital television broadcasting),...
s.sch004
In section 39 (interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (1),...
s.sch004
In section 97 (listed events)— (a) in subsection (2) (before...
s.sch004
In sections 99(2) (televising listed events), 103(3) (report to Secretary...
s.sch004
In section 105 (interpretation of Part 4 and supplementary provisions),...
s.sch004
In section 107 (code relating to avoidance of unjust or...
s.sch004
In section 130(1) (interpretation of Part 5)—
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Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002
s.sch004
Communications Act 2003
s.sch004
(1) Section 56 (Welsh Authority to continue as Sianel Pedwar...
s.sch004
In section 12(9)(b) (OFCOM’s Content Board), for “and employees of...
s.sch004
In the Chapter heading of Chapter 1 of Part 3,...
s.sch004
(1) In section 203 (function of OFCOM), and in its...
s.sch004
(1) Section 207 (finances) is amended as follows.
s.sch004
In sections 211(1)(a) (regulation of independent television services) and 243(7)(d)...
s.sch004
In section 264 (OFCOM reports on the fulfilment of public...
s.sch004
In sections 277(11) (programming quotas for independent productions), 278(8) (programming...
s.sch004
In sections 303(12)(a) (code relating to provision for people with...
s.sch004
(1) In section 338 (corresponding rules), and in its heading,...
s.sch004
(1) Section 339 (review of fulfilment of public service remits)...
s.sch004
(1) Section 60 (advertising on S4C) is amended as follows....
s.sch004
In the italic heading before section 339, for “the Welsh...
s.sch004
(1) Section 340 (directions to S4C to take remedial action)...
s.sch004
(1) Section 341 (imposition of penalties) is amended as follows....
s.sch004
(1) Section 343 (provision of information) is amended as follows....
s.sch004
In section 347(7) (statement of charging principles), for “the Welsh...
s.sch004
(1) Section 362 (interpretation of Part 3) is amended as...
s.sch004
In section 368R(6) (interpretation of Part 4A), for “the Welsh...
s.sch004
In section 393(3)(g) (restrictions on disclosure of information), for “the...
s.sch004
In section 405(1) (interpretation of Act), after the definition of...
s.sch004
(1) In the heading of Schedule 12 (corresponding obligations of...
s.sch004
(1) Section 61 (funding of Welsh Authority) is amended as...
s.sch004
In the heading of that Part, for “The Welsh Authority”...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 3 (public service remits) is amended as follows....
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 4 (statements of programme policy) is amended as...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 5 (duties regarding arrangements with networks) is amended...
s.sch004
In paragraph 6 (supply of services by satellite in certain...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 7 (programming quotas for independent productions) is amended...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 8 (programme quotas for original productions) is amended...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 9 (news and current affairs programmes) is amended...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 10 (code relating to programme commissioning) is amended...
s.sch004
In paragraphs 12 (duty to observe programme standards), 13 (duty...
s.sch004
(1) Section 61A (Welsh Authority public service fund) is amended...
s.sch004
In paragraph 13, for “the Authority” substitute “S4C”.
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In paragraph 14(2)(a), for “the Authority’s” substitute “S4C’s”.
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(1) Paragraph 15 (OFCOM action if S4C fails to perform...
s.sch004
(1) Paragraph 16 (directions with respect to advertising) is amended...
s.sch004
In paragraph 17 (fairness standards), for “the Welsh Authority” substitute...
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(1) Paragraph 18 (party political broadcasts) is amended as follows....
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(1) Paragraph 19 (publicising complaints procedures) is amended as follows....
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In paragraph 20(1) (monitoring of programmes), for “the Welsh Authority”...
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(1) Paragraph 21 (compliance with international obligations) is amended as...
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(1) Paragraph 22 (services for people with disabilities) is amended...
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(1) Section 63 (government control over S4C) is amended as...
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(1) Paragraph 23 (equality of opportunity) is amended as follows....
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(1) Paragraph 24 (public services) is amended as follows.
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In Schedule 18 (transitional provisions), omit paragraph 27 and sub-...
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Equality Act 2010
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(1) Section 64 (audience research by Welsh Authority) is amended...
s.sch004
In section 66 (requirements relating to transmission and distribution of...
s.sch006
Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 is amended as...
s.sch006
(1) Section 368NA (fees) is amended as follows.
s.sch006
(1) For section 368O (power to demand information) substitute— Power...
s.sch006
(1) Section 368R (interpretation of Part 4A) is amended as...
s.sch006
Before section 368I insert— Chapter 4 Enforcement: general .
s.sch006
(1) Section 368I (enforcement of sections 368CB and 368D) is...
s.sch006
In section 368IA (enforcement of section 368E(4)), in subsection (1),...
s.sch006
(1) Section 368K (suspension or restriction of service for contraventions...
s.sch006
(1) Section 368L (suspension or restriction of service for inciting...
s.sch006
(1) Section 368M (supplementary provisions about directions) is amended as...
s.sch006
In section 368N (enforcement of directions under section 368K or...
s.sch006
Before section 368NA insert— Chapter 5 Supplementary .
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In section 93 of the Representation of the People Act...
s.sch007
(1) The Broadcasting Act 1996 is amended as follows.
s.sch007
(1) The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
s.sch007
(1) Section 9A of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (notice...
s.sch007
(1) The Online Safety Act 2023 is amended as follows....
s.sch008
Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 is amended as...
s.sch008
In section 368J (financial penalties), in subsection (1), omit “,...
s.sch008
In section 368K (suspension or restriction of service for contraventions...
s.sch008
(1) Before section 368R insert— Service of notices by OFCOM...
s.sch008
In section 368BZA (list of providers), in subsection (1), for...
s.sch008
In section 368BB (enforcement of section 368BA), after subsection (6)...
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Omit the cross-heading preceding section 368BC.
s.sch008
(1) Omit sections 368BC and 368BD (accessibility for people with...
s.sch008
Omit section 368CA (code on accessibility for people with disabilities)....
s.sch008
In section 368D (duties of service providers), in subsection (3)(zb),...
s.sch008
In section 368I (enforcement of sections 368CB and 368D), after...
s.sch008
In section 368IA (enforcement of section 368E(4)), after subsection (8)...
s.sch009
The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
s.sch009
In section 393 (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in...
s.sch009
In section 394 (service of notifications and other documents), in...
s.sch009
In section 400 (destination of fees and penalties), in subsection...
s.sch012
In section 202 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (general interpretation),...
s.sch012
For section 368OA (co-operation with member States and the European...
s.sch012
In section 105 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (interpretation of...
s.sch012
The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
s.sch012
(1) Section 335B (maintenance of list of providers) is amended...
s.sch012
(1) Section 368BZA (maintenance of list of providers) is amended...
s.sch012
In section 368BA (advance notification to appropriate regulatory authority), in...
s.sch012
In section 368CB (quota for European works)—
s.sch012
In section 368D (duties of service providers), in subsection (2)(ca),...
s.sch012
(1) Section 368E (harmful material) is amended as follows.
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