The Regulated Electronic Programme Guide (Prescribed Description and Transitional Arrangements) Regulations 2026
These Regulations set out a description of an electronic programme guide for the purposes of section 211A(2)(c) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) (“the 2003 Act”). Any electronic programme guide that falls within this description will be a “regulated electronic programme guide” for the purposes of section 211 of that Act (regulation of independent television services).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
15 May 2026
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Comes into force
16 Jun 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 211A(2)(c) and section 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003. In accordance with section 211A(6) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM.
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