The Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026
Section 97(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42) provides that it is an offence for a person to provide any relevant regulated radio service (as defined by section 97(1A) of that Act) without being authorised to do so by or under a licence under Part 3 of that Act or Part 2 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55). This Order specifies a description of services to which section 97(1) does not apply.
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Department
Made
16 Mar 2026
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In force
01 May 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 97(2) of the Broadcasting Act 1990. In accordance with that section, the Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM.
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