SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Further provision about access conditions

Part 2Resolution of access disputes by OFCOM

Resolution of disputes by OFCOM

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1

This paragraph applies if OFCOM have decided under paragraph 14 that it is appropriate for them to handle a dispute.

2

OFCOM must—

a

consider the dispute, and

b

make a determination for resolving it.

3

The determination must be made as soon as reasonably practicable.

4

A determination binds all of the parties to the dispute.

5

Where there has been an attempt to resolve the dispute by other means—

a

OFCOM may, in making their determination, take account of decisions made by others in the course of that attempt, and

b

the determination may include provision ratifying any of those decisions.