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  • s. 97(5) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 299(3)(a) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 97(5)(a) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 299(3)(b) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 99(1) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(1) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 101(2) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(3) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 102(2) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(5) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 103(2) words substituted by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(6) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 144(4) words repealed by 2003 c. 44 Sch. 37 Pt. 9
  • specified provision(s) amendment to earlier commencing SI 2003/3142 art. 4 Sch. 2 by S.I. 2004/545 art. 2

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  • s. 97(1)-(2A) substituted for s. 97(1)(2) by 2003 c. 21 s. 299(1) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 97(5A)(5B) inserted by 2003 c. 21 s. 299(4) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 101(1)-(1D) substituted for s. 101(1) by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(2) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)
  • s. 101(5) inserted by 2003 c. 21 s. 300(4) (Ss. 299(1)(3)(4), 300 were due to be commenced on 30.6.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(3), but that commencing provision was omitted (8.6.2004) by virtue of S.I. 2004/1492, art. 2)

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Digital terrestrial television broadcastingPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1. Multiplex services and digital programme services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2. Meaning of “independent analogue broadcaster” and “qualifying service”.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. General provisions about licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 3. Licences under Part I.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 4. General licence conditions.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 5. Restrictions on holding of licences under Part I.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Multiplex servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 6. Assignment of frequencies by Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 7. Multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 8. Award of multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 9. Power to require two or more multiplex licences to be granted to one person.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 10. Award of multiplex licence subject to conditions.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 11. Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 12. Conditions attached to multiplex licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 13. Additional payments to be made in respect of multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 14. Multiplex revenue.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 15. Attribution of multiplex revenue to licence holder and others.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 16. Duration and renewal of multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 17. Enforcement of multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Digital programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 18. Licensing of digital programme services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 19. Duration and conditions of digital programme licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 20. Code relating to provision for deaf and visually impaired.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 21. Powers of Secretary of State in relation to code under section 20.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 22. Compliance with code under section 20.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 23. Enforcement of digital programme licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Digital additional services provided on television broadcasting frequenciesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 24. Digital additional services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 24A.Duty to prevent access to seriously harmful extrinsic materialPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 25. Licensing of digital additional services.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 26. Duration and conditions of digital additional services licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 27. Enforcement of digital additional services licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Digital broadcasting of services provided by independent analogue broadcastersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 28. Provision for broadcasting of services provided by independent analogue broadcasters.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 29. The S4C digital service.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 30. The qualifying teletext service.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 31. Advertisements included in qualifying services.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 32. Digital broadcasting of Gaelic programmes.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 33. Review of digital television broadcasting.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 34. Promotion of equal opportunities and fair treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 35. Enforcement of licences held by BBC companies.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 36. Power to vary amount of financial penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 37. Computation of multiplex revenue.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 38. Certain receipts of Commission to be paid into Consolidated Fund.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 39. Interpretation of Part I.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Digital terrestrial sound broadcastingPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 40. Radio multiplex services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 41. Meaning of “independent national broadcaster” and “simulcast radio service”.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. General provisions about licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 42. Licences under Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 43. General licence conditions.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 44. Restrictions on holding of licences under Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Radio multiplex servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 45. Assignment of frequencies by Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 46. National radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 47. Award of national radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 48. Reservation of capacity for independent national broadcasters.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 49. Duty of Authority to reserve digital capacity for certain purposes of BBC.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 50. Local radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 51. Award of local radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 52. Power to require two or more local radio multiplex licences to be granted to one person.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 53. Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 54. Conditions attached to national or local radio multiplex licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 54A.Variation of radio multiplex licences: frequency or licensed areaPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 55. Additional payments to be made in respect of national radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 56. Multiplex revenue.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 57. Attribution of multiplex revenue to licence holder and others.Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 58. Duration and renewal of national or local radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 58ZA.Renewal of local radio multiplex licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      17. 58A.Renewal of radio multiplex licences: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      18. 59. Enforcement of national or local radio multiplex licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Digital sound programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 60. Licensing of digital sound programme services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 61. Duration and conditions of digital sound programme licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 62. Enforcement of digital sound programme licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Digital additional services provided on sound broadcasting frequenciesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 63. Digital additional services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 64. Licensing of digital additional services.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 65. Duration and conditions of digital additional services licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 66. Enforcement of digital additional services licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 67. Review of digital radio broadcasting.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 68. Promotion of equal opportunities and fair treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 69. Power to vary amount of financial penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 70. Computation of multiplex revenue.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 71. Certain receipts of Authority to be paid into Consolidated Fund.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 72. Interpretation of Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1990Previous MatchNext Match

    1. Restrictions on holding of licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 73. Restrictions on holding of licences.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Regional Channel 3 servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 74. Provision of news programmes by holders of regional Channel 3 licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 75. Appointment of news provider by holders of regional Channel 3 licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 76. Nomination by Commission for purposes of section 31(2) of Broadcasting Act 1990.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 77. Modification of Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 in its application to agreements relating to Channel 3 news provision.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 78. Variation of regional Channel 3 licence following change of control.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 79. Powers of Commission in relation to modification or replacement of networking arrangements.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Channel 4 and S4CPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 80. Funding of Sianel Pedwar Cymru.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 81. Public service fund of Sianel Pedwar Cymru.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 82. Multiplex revenue to be taken into account in connection with funding of Channel Four Television Corporation.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 83. Application of excess revenues of Channel Four Television Corporation.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 84. Extension of powers of Channel Four Television Corporation and Sianel Pedwar Cymru.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Miscellaneous amendments relating to television broadcastingPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 85. Restricted television services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 86. Award of certain licences subject to conditions.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 87. Ancillary services.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 88. Enforcement of licences to provide non-domestic satellite services.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 89. Power of Independent Television Commission to suspend licence to provide non-domestic satellite service.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 90. Enforcement of licences to provide licensable programme services.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 91. Certain delivery services to carry certain broadcasts.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Sound broadcastingPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 92. Renewal of licences to provide national radio services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 93. Variation of local radio licence following change of control.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 94. Renewal of licences to provide local radio services.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 95. Financing of Gaelic sound programmes.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 96. Power of Radio Authority to suspend licence to provide satellite service.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV Sporting and other events of national interestPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 97. Listed events.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 98. Categories of service.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 99. Contract for exclusive right to televise listed event to be void.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 100. Contract for televising listed event must specify category of service.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 101. Restriction on televising of listed event.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 101A. Designated events in relation to EEA States or other CTT States.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 101B. Restriction on televising of an event designated by EEA State or other CTT State.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 102. Power of OFCOM to impose penalty.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 103. Report to Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 104. Code of guidance.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 104ZA.Regulations about coverage of listed eventsPrevious MatchNext Match

    12. 104A. Provision of information.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 105. Interpretation of Part IV and supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Part V The Broadcasting Standards CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Establishment of Broadcasting Standards CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 106. The Broadcasting Standards Commission.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Unjust or unfair treatment or unwarranted infringement of privacyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 107. Preparation by OFCOM of code relating to avoidance of unjust or unfair treatment or interference with privacy.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Portrayal of violence or sexual conduct etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 108. Preparation by BSC of code relating to broadcasting standards generally.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 109. Monitoring by BSC of broadcasting standards.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. ComplaintsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 110. General functions of OFCOM in relation to complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 111. Complaints of unfair treatment etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 112. Committee to consider fairness complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 113. Complaints relating to taste and decency, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 114. Supplementary provisions as to making of complaints of either kind.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 115. Consideration of fairness complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 116. Consideration of standards complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 117. Duty to retain recordings.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 118. Power to pay allowances to persons attending hearings.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 119. Publication of OFCOM’s findings.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 120. Reports on action taken voluntarily in response to findings on complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 121. Certain statements etc. protected by qualified privilege for purposes of defamation.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Miscellaneous and generalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 122. Power of BSC to commission research.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 123. International representation by BSC of Government interests.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 124. Duty to publicise BSC.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 125. Annual reports.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 126. Reports to Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 127. Contributions towards cost of BSC.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 128. Transfer of assets of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards Council to BSC and dissolution of those bodies.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 129. Transitional provisions relating to complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 130. Interpretation of Part V.Previous MatchNext Match

  7. Part VI The British Broadcasting CorporationPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Transfer of property, rights and liabilities relating to BBC transmission networkPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 131. Power of BBC to make transfer schemes relating to its transmission network.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 132. Powers of Secretary of State in relation to transfer schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 133. Agreements with respect to transfer schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 134. Transfer schemes: successor companies.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 135. Taxation provisions with respect to transfer schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Services provided by BBC companiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 136. Services provided by BBC companies.Previous MatchNext Match

  8. Part VII Copyright and related mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 137. Avoidance of certain terms relating to use for purpose of news reporting of visual images from broadcast or cable programme.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 138. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme services.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 139. Copyright licensing.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 140. Unauthorised decoders.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 141. Apparatus, etc. for unauthorised reception of transmissions.Previous MatchNext Match

  9. Part VIII Miscellaneous and generalPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Standards for transmission systemsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 142. Standards for transmission systems.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Disqualification on grounds relating to political objectsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 143. Duties of Independent Television Commission and Radio Authority in cases involving disqualification on grounds related to political objects.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Provision of false information, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 144. Offence of providing false information in certain circumstances.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 145. Disqualification for offence of supplying false information, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 146. Supplementary provisions as to disqualification orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 147. General interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 148. Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and revocations.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 149. Commencement and transitional provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 150. Short title and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  10. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Multiplex revenue: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Multiplex revenue for purposes of Part I of this ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Computation of multiplex revenuePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) It shall be the duty of OFCOM to draw...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. DisputesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) For the purposes of any provision of Part I...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Multiplex revenue for purposes of Part II of this ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Computation of multiplex revenuePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) It shall be the duty of OFCOM to draw...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. DisputesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) For the purposes of any provision of Part II...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendments of Broadcasting Act 1990 relating to restrictions on holding of licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Amendments of Part I of Schedule 2Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In Part I of Schedule 2, paragraph 1 (which...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.(1) Paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 2 is...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.For paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 2 there...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.After paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 2 there...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.In paragraph 4 of Part I of Schedule 2 (affirmative...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Amendments of Part II of Schedule 2Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) In Part II of Schedule 2, paragraph 1 (general...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 7.In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 (disqualification...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 8.In paragraph 5 of Part II of Schedule 2 (general...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 9.After paragraph 5 of Part II of Schedule 2 there...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Provisions substituted for Part III of Schedule 2Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 10.For Part III of Schedule 2 there is substituted— Part...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Part IV Provisions substituted for Part IV of Schedule 2Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 11.For Part IV of Schedule 2 there is substituted— Part...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Part V Amendments of other provisions of 1990 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) Section 5 of the 1990 Act (restrictions on the...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 13.(1) Section 88 of the 1990 Act (restrictions on the...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Status and capacityPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Appointment of membersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Tenure of officePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Remuneration and pensions of membersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. Disqualification of members of BSC for House of Commons and Northern Ireland AssemblyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. ProceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 8. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 9. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. Employees of the BSCPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. Financial provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. Authentication of seal of BSCPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by BSCPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 13. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. Accounts and auditPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14. Broadcasting Standards Commission: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Meaning of “the existing boards”Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Provisions as to vesting of property et ceteralaetc. of existing boardsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 3. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. PensionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Final accounts and annual report of existing bodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 6. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 7. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Final contributions towards cost of Broadcasting Complaints CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8. Supplementary provisions relating to dissolution of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      Transfer schemes relating to BBC transmission network: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Contents and effect of schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) A transfer scheme may define the property, rights and...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Division of BBC’s undertaking by schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) For the purposes of making any such division as...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Property to which a scheme may relatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) The property, rights and liabilities that shall be capable...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Supplemental provisions of schemesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) A transfer scheme may contain supplemental, incidental, consequential and...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Certificate of Secretary of State as to vesting of property etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.A certificate issued by the Secretary of State to the...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Duties in relation to foreign property etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) It shall be the duty of the BBC and...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Modification of scheme by agreementPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies where any person to whom anything...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. CompensationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) Where, in consequence of any provisions included in a...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Notice to persons affected by schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) It shall be the duty of the BBC, where...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Consideration for transfer etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) A transfer in accordance with a transfer scheme may...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      Transfer schemes relating to BBC transmission network: successor companiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In this Schedule— “the Charter” means the Royal Charter...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Statutory accountsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) The following provisions of this paragraph shall have effect...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Distributable reservesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) Where statutory accounts of a successor company prepared as...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. DividendsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Where a distribution is proposed to be declared during...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Application of the Trustee Investments Act 1961Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) For the purpose of applying paragraph 3(b) of Part...Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match

      Transfer schemes relating to BBC transmission network: taxation provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires— ....Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Chargeable gains: preparatory transfers etc to be without gain or lossPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) For the purposes of corporation tax on chargeable gains,...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Chargeable gains: amendment of section 35(3)(d) of the Gains ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.In section 35(3)(d) of the Gains Act (list of provisions...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Chargeable gains: section 41 of the Gains ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.Subsection (1) of section 174 of the Gains Act (which...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Chargeable gains: assets held before 6th April 1965Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.Schedule 2 to the Gains Act (assets held on 6th...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Chargeable gains: sale of successor company : group transactionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) For the purposes of section 179 of the Gains...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Chargeable gains: sale or exchange of shares or securities of successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) Where a company issues shares or debentures to the...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. No chargeable gain or allowable loss to arise on any disposal constituted by a direct disposal transferPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) For the purposes of corporation tax on chargeable gains,...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Chargeable gains: value shiftingPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) Nothing in Part VI of this Act, and no...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Chargeable gains: receipt of compensation or insurance moneyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) Subsection (4) of section 23 of the Gains Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Loan relationships: disposal of securities by BBCPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) This paragraph applies in any case where— Previous MatchNext Match

      12. Transfer of trade: loss relief and capital allowancesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) This paragraph applies in any case where, as a...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. Capital allowances: industrial buildings . . .Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.(1) This paragraph applies in any case where there is...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. Capital allowances: plant and machineryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14.(1) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Capital...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. Capital allowances: leased fixturesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 15.(1) This paragraph applies to any lease which is granted...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. Capital allowances: connected personsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 16.In Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act (plant and...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. Capital allowances: agricultural buildings allowancesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 17.(1) This paragraph applies where there is a relevant transfer...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. Corporation tax: BBC and successor company to be treated as one for certain purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 18.(1) If any property, rights or liabilities are transferred to...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. Corporation tax: no profit or loss under Case I of Schedule D by reason of a direct disposal transferPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 19.In determining for the purposes of Case I of Schedule...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. Corporation tax: group reliefPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 20.(1) None of the following, namely— (a) the existence of...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. Corporation tax: leases at an undervaluePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 21.(1) Section 222 of the Corporation Tax Act 2009 (lease...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. Corporation tax: sale and lease-backPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 22.(1) Sections 838 and 839 of the Corporation Tax Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. Corporation tax: sale of lease of landPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 23.(1) Chapter 2 of Part 19 of the Corporation Tax...Previous MatchNext Match

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        3. 3.After section 66 of that Act there is inserted— Enforcement...Previous MatchNext Match

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      3. Meaning of “BBC company” for purposes of Broadcasting Act 1990Previous MatchNext Match

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      1. 1. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 2. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 3. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 4. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 5. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 6. Amendments of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to cable programme servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

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      Minor and consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Amendments of Broadcasting Act 1990 relating to digital terrestrial broadcastingPrevious MatchNext Match

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        2. 2.In section 13 of the 1990 Act (prohibition on providing...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.In section 69 of the 1990 Act (frequency planning and...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.In section 72 of the 1990 Act (local delivery services),...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.In section 84 of the 1990 Act (regulation by Authority...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 6.In section 85 of the 1990 Act (licensing functions of...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 7.In section 97 of the 1990 Act (prohibition on providing...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 8.In section 112 of the 1990 Act (licensable sound programme...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 9.In section 126 of the 1990 Act (interpretation of Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 10.In section 176 of the 1990 Act (duty to provide...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 11.In section 201 of the 1990 Act (meaning of “programme...Previous MatchNext Match

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        2. 13.In section 6 of the 1990 Act (general requirements as...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 14.In section 33 of the 1990 Act (conditions requiring holder...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 15.(1) Section 43 of the 1990 Act (domestic and non-domestic...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 16.In section 46 of the 1990 Act (licensable programme services),...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 17.In section 71 of the 1990 Act (interpretation of Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 18.In section 72 of the 1990 Act (local delivery services),...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 19.(1) Section 84 of the 1990 Act (regulation by Radio...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 20.In section 188 of the 1990 Act (power to give...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 21.In section 202(1) of the 1990 Act (interpretation)— Previous MatchNext Match

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        13. 24.In paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 6 to the 1990 Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 25.In paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 8 to the 1990 Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 26.In Schedule 19 to the 1990 Act (the Gaelic Broadcasting...Previous MatchNext Match

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        3. The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)Previous MatchNext Match

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