The Communications Act 2003 (Commencement No. 6) and Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 4 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026
These Regulations bring into force on 1 January 2027 provisions in the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) (“the 2003 Act”) and the Media Act 2024 (c. 15) (“the 2024 Act”). This is the sixth commencement instrument made under the 2003 Act, and the fourth set of commencement regulations made under the 2024 Act. The provisions being commenced by this instrument primarily concern listed events (for the meaning of “listed event” see section 105(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55) (“the 1996 Act”)).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
30 Jun 2026
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 411(2) of the Communications Act 2003 and sections 25(6) and 55(3) and (5) of the Media Act 2024.
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