Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 2 U.K. Spectrum use

Criminal proceedings etc. U.K.

181 Power of arrest U.K.

(1) In Schedule 1A to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (offences for which power of summary arrest available), after paragraph 2 there shall be inserted—

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

2A An offence mentioned in section 14(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (offences under that Act which are triable either way).”

(2) In Article 26(2) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)) (offences for which power of summary arrest available), after paragraph (i) there shall be inserted—

“(j) an offence mentioned in section 14(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (offences under that Act which are triable either way);”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 181 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2