Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 3 Television and Radio Services

Chapter 4 Regulatory provisions

Programme and fairness standards for television and radio

323 Modification of matters to be taken into account under s. 319

(1) The Secretary of State may by order modify the list of matters in section 319(4) to which OFCOM are to have regard when setting or revising standards.

(2) Before making an order under this section, the Secretary of State must consult OFCOM.

(3) No order is to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (1) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.