SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12

Corresponding obligations of the BBC and S4C
Section 338
Part 1

The BBC

Quotas for independent productions
1
1
It shall be the duty of the BBC to secure that, in each year, not less than 25 per cent. of the total amount of time allocated to the broadcasting of qualifying programmes included in the television broadcasting services provided by the BBC is allocated to the broadcasting of a range and diversity of independent productions.
2
In this paragraph—
a
a reference to qualifying programmes is a reference to programmes of such description as the Secretary of State may by order specify as describing the programmes that are to be qualifying programmes for the purposes of this paragraph;
b
a reference to independent productions is a reference to programmes of such description as the Secretary of State may by order specify as describing the programmes that are to be independent productions for the purposes of this paragraph; and
c
a reference to a range of independent productions is a reference to a range of such productions in terms of cost of acquisition as well as in terms of the types of programme involved.
3
The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) by substituting a different percentage for the percentage for the time being specified in that sub-paragraph.
4
The Secretary of State may also by order provide for the BBC to have the duty set out in sub-paragraph (5), either instead of or as well as the one set out in sub-paragraph (1).
5
That duty is a duty to secure that, in each year, not less than the percentage specified in the order of the programming budget for that year for the television broadcasting services provided by the BBC is applied in the acquisition of independent productions.
6
The power to make an order under sub-paragraph (4) includes power to provide that the BBC are again to be subject to a duty to which they have previously ceased to be subject by virtue of such an order, in addition to or instead of the duty to which they are subject (apart from the exercise of that power) by virtue of this paragraph.
7
The Secretary of State is not to make an order for the BBC to be or to cease to be subject to the duty mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (5) unless—
a
OFCOM have made a recommendation to him that the BBC should be subject to that duty, or should cease to be subject to it; and
b
the order gives effect to that recommendation.
8
Where television broadcasting services are designated by or under the BBC Charter and Agreement—
a
as services that must be treated separately for the purposes of the duty imposed by sub-paragraph (1) or a duty imposed under sub-paragraph (4), or
b
as services that must be included in a group of services that must be taken together for the purposes of such a duty,
that duty is to have effect in accordance with sub-paragraph (9).
9
A duty having effect in accordance with this sub-paragraph is to have effect as if (instead of applying to all the television broadcasting services provided by the BBC, taken together) it applied separately—
a
in relation to each service that is required to be treated separately; and
b
in relation to each group of services that are required to be taken together.
10
The BBC must comply with directions given to them by OFCOM for the purpose of—
a
carrying forward to one or more subsequent years determined in accordance with the direction any shortfall for any year in their compliance with the duties imposed by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) or (4); and
b
thereby increasing the percentage applicable for the purposes of those duties to the subsequent year or years.
11
For the purposes of this paragraph—
a
the amount of the programming budget for a year, and
b
the means of determining the amount of that budget that is applied for any purpose,
are to be computed in accordance with such provision as may be set out in an order made by the Secretary of State, or as may be determined by OFCOM in accordance with such an order.
12
Before making an order under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult OFCOM and the BBC.
13
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by this paragraph unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
14
In this paragraph—
- “acquisition”, in relation to a programme, includes commissioning and acquiring a right to include it in a service or to have it broadcast; and
- “programming budget” means the budget for the production and acquisition of qualifying programmes.

Duty to publicise complaints procedures etc.
2
1
It shall be the duty of the BBC to make arrangements for securing that the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) are brought to the attention of the public (whether by means of broadcasts or otherwise).
2
Those matters are—
a
OFCOM’s functions under Part 5 of the 1996 Act in relation to services provided by the BBC; and
b
any procedures established by OFCOM or the BBC for the handling and resolution of complaints about the observance by the BBC of standards set under section 319 or about compliance by the BBC with the requirements imposed by section 368D and section 368E(4).
Part 2

S4C

Public service remits of the Welsh Authority services
3
1
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority to secure that the public service remits for each of their public television services is fulfilled.
2
The public service remit for S4C is the provision of a broad range of high quality and diverse programming in a service in which—
a
a substantial proportion of the programmes consists of programmes in Welsh;
b
the programmes broadcast for viewing between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM on every day of the week consist mainly of programmes in Welsh; and
c
the programmes that are not in Welsh are normally programmes which are being, have been or are to be broadcast on Channel 4.
3
The public service remit for S4C Digital is the provision of a broad range of high quality and diverse programming in a service in which a substantial proportion of the programmes consists of programmes in Welsh.
4
The public service remit for a television programme service provided by the Welsh Authority with the approval of the Secretary of State under section 205 is the remit set out in the order approving the provision of the service.
5
The Secretary of State may by order modify sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
6
Before making an order specifying or modifying the public service remit for any of the Welsh Authority’s public television services, the Secretary of State must consult—
a
the Authority; and
b
where the order relates to the inclusion in any service of programmes that are not in Welsh, C4C.
7
An order modifying the public service remit for S4C or S4C Digital must not contain provision inconsistent with a requirement that each service must—
a
represent a public service for the dissemination of information, education and entertainment; and
b
include programmes a substantial proportion of which consists of programmes in Welsh.
8
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by sub-paragraph (5) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

Statements of programme policy
4
1
It shall be the duty of S4C—
a
as soon as practicable after the coming into force of this paragraph, and subsequently at annual intervals, to prepare a statement of programme policy; and
b
to monitor their own performance in the carrying out of the proposals contained in statements made under this paragraph.
2
Every statement of programme policy prepared under this paragraph must set out S4C’s proposals for securing that, during the following year—
a
the public service remit for each of their public television services to be provided during that year will be fulfilled; and
b
S4C’s duties under the provisions of this Schedule will be performed.
3
Every such statement must contain a report on the performance of S4C in the carrying out during the period since the previous statement of the proposals contained in that previous statement.
4
When preparing such a statement, S4C must consider—
a
any guidance by OFCOM that is in force for the purposes of section 266; and
b
any reports previously published by OFCOM under section 264 or 358.
5
Every such statement must be published by S4C as soon as practicable after its preparation is complete.
6
OFCOM may direct that any statement of policy which—
a
was made by S4C before the coming into force of this paragraph, and
b
is specified in the direction,
is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as if it were a statement made in relation to such period as may be so specified in pursuance of this paragraph.
7
A direction under sub-paragraph (6) cannot contain provision the effect of which is to postpone the time at which S4C would otherwise be required to make its first statement of programme policy.

Must-offer obligations in relation to networks and satellite services
5
1
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority to ensure that each of their public digital services is at all times offered as available (subject to the need to agree terms)—
a
to be broadcast or distributed by means of every appropriate network; and
b
to be broadcast by means of every satellite television service that is available for reception by members of the public in Wales.
2
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority to do their best to secure that arrangements are entered into, and kept in force, that ensure—
a
that each of their public digital services is broadcast or distributed on appropriate networks; and
b
that the broadcasting and distribution of each of their public digital services, in accordance with those arrangements, result in the service being available for reception, by means of appropriate networks, by as many members of its intended audience as practicable.
3
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority to do their best to secure that arrangements are entered into, and kept in force, that ensure—
a
that each of their public digital services is broadcast by means of satellite television services that are broadcast so as to be available for reception by members of the public in Wales; and
b
that the broadcasting, in accordance with those arrangements, of each of the Authority’s public digital services by means of satellite television services results in its being available for reception in an intelligible form and by means of those services by as many members of its intended audience as practicable.
4
The Welsh Authority must secure that the arrangements entered into and kept in force for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) prohibit the imposition, for or in connection with the provision of an appropriate network or a satellite television service, of any charge that is attributable (whether directly or indirectly) to the conferring of an entitlement to receive each of the Authority’s public digital services in an intelligible form by means of that network or service.
5
OFCOM may, by a direction to the Welsh Authority, require arrangements made or kept in force for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) to apply in the case of every service which is an ancillary service by reference to one of their public digital services as they apply to the service itself.
6
For the purposes of this paragraph a public digital service of the Welsh Authority is to be treated, in relation to particular appropriate networks and satellite television services, as constituting such services comprised in or provided with that public digital service—
a
as may be determined by agreement between the Welsh Authority and OFCOM; or
b
in default of agreement, as may be directed by OFCOM.
7
This paragraph—
a
so far as it relates to the broadcasting or distribution of any of the Welsh Authority’s public digital services by means of appropriate networks, applies only in relation to times when that service is included in the list of must-carry services in section 64; and
b
so far as it relates to the broadcasting of such a public digital service by means of a satellite television service, applies only in relation to times when that service is included in the list of must-provide services in section 275.
8
In this paragraph—
- “appropriate network” means an electronic communications network by means of which public electronic communications services are provided that are used by a significant number of end-users in Wales as their principal means of receiving television programmes;
- “intended audience”, in relation to a public digital service of the Welsh Authority, means—
  1. if the service is one provided only for a particular area or locality of Wales, members of the public in that area or locality;
  2. if the service is one provided for members of a particular community, members of that community; and
  3. in any other case, members of the public in Wales;
- “public digital service”, in relation to the Welsh Authority, means any of their public television services so far as it is provided in digital form; and
- “satellite television service” means a service which—
  1. consists in or involves the broadcasting of television programme services from a satellite; and
  2. is used by a significant number of the persons by whom the broadcasts are received in an intelligible form as their principal means of receiving television programmes.
9
For the purposes of this paragraph an electronic communications network is not an appropriate network in relation to so much of a channel or other service as is provided only for a particular area or locality of Wales unless it is a network by means of which electronic communications services are provided to persons in that area or locality
10
In sub-paragraph (8) “public electronic communications service” and “end-user” each has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 2.
11
An order under section 411 must not appoint a day for provisions of this paragraph to come into force that falls less than six months after the day on which the order is made.

Supply of services by satellite in certain areas
6
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority—
a
to join with the providers of other must-provide services in entering into and maintaining arrangements satisfying the requirements of section 274; and
b
to comply with the requirements of any arrangements imposed by OFCOM for the purposes of conditions under subsection (2) of that section.

Programming quotas for independent productions
7
1
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority to secure that, in each year, not less than 25 per cent. of the total amount of time allocated to the broadcasting of qualifying programmes included in their designated public services (taken together) is allocated to the broadcasting of a range and diversity of independent productions.
2
In this paragraph—
a
a reference to qualifying programmes is a reference to programmes of such description as the Secretary of State may by order specify as describing the programmes that are to be qualifying programmes for the purposes of this paragraph;
b
a reference to independent productions is a reference to programmes of such description as the Secretary of State may by order specify as describing the programmes that are to be independent productions for the purposes of this paragraph; and
c
a reference to a range of independent productions is a reference to a range of such productions in terms of cost of acquisition as well as in terms of the types of programme involved.
3
The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) by substituting a different percentage for the percentage for the time being specified in that sub-paragraph.
4
The Secretary of State may also by order provide for S4C to have the duty set out in sub-paragraph (5), either instead of or as well as the one set out in sub-paragraph (1).
5
That duty is a duty to secure that, in each year, not less than the percentage specified in the order of the programming budget for that year for the designated public services (taken together) is applied in the acquisition of independent productions.
6
The power to make an order under sub-paragraph (4) includes power to provide that S4C are again to be subject to a duty to which they have previously ceased to be subject by virtue of such an order, in addition to or instead of the duty to which they are subject (apart from the exercise of that power) by virtue of this paragraph.
7
The Secretary of State is not to make an order for S4C to be or to cease to be subject to the duty mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (5) unless—
a
OFCOM have made a recommendation to him that S4C should be subject to that duty, or should cease to be subject to it; and
b
the order gives effect to that recommendation.
8
S4C must comply with directions given to them by OFCOM for the purpose of—
a
carrying forward to one or more subsequent years determined in accordance with the direction any shortfall for any year in their compliance with the duties imposed by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) or (4); and
b
thereby increasing the percentage applicable for the purposes of those duties to the subsequent year or years.
9
For the purposes of this paragraph—
a
the amount of the programming budget for a year, and
b
the means of determining the amount of that budget that is applied for any purpose,
are to be computed in accordance with such provision as may be set out in an order made by the Secretary of State, or as may be determined by OFCOM in accordance with such an order.
10
Before making an order under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult OFCOM, the BBC and S4C.
11
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by this paragraph unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
12
The services that are designated public services for the purposes of this paragraph are—
a
S4C;
b
S4C Digital; and
c
any of the Welsh Authority’s other public television services which is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the order under section 205 approving its provision.
13
In this paragraph—
- “acquisition”, in relation to a programme, includes commissioning and acquiring a right to include it in a service or to have it broadcast;
- “programme” does not include an advertisement; and
- “programming budget” means the budget for the production and acquisition of qualifying programmes.

Programme quotas for original productions
8
1
It shall be the duty of the Welsh Authority, in relation to their designated public services (taken together) to secure—
a
that the time allocated, in each year, to the broadcasting of original productions included in those services is no less than the proportion fixed under sub-paragraph (2) of the total amount of time allocated to the broadcasting of all the programmes included in those services; and
b
that the time allocated to the broadcasting of original productions is split in the manner so fixed between peak viewing times and other times.
It shall be the duty of S4C to secure that, in each year—
a
it makes available qualifying audiovisual content that includes a range of original productions,
b
the duration (in total) of those original productions is at least the number of hours determined in accordance with sub-paragraph
(1B)
, and
c
if OFCOM so provide in a direction given to S4C, the additional peak viewing time objective described in sub-paragraph
(1A)
is met.
1A
The additional peak viewing time objective is that (out of the number of hours determined for the purposes of sub-paragraph
(1)
(b)
) at least the number of hours determined in accordance with sub-paragraph
(1B)
is allocated to the broadcasting of original productions included in S4C Digital at peak viewing times.
1B
A determination for the purposes of sub-paragraph
(1)
(b)
or
(1A)
is to be—
a
by agreement between S4C and OFCOM, or
b
in default of agreement, by a direction given by OFCOM to S4C specifying the number of hours.
1C
Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph
(1)
(c)
, OFCOM must consult S4C.
2
The fixing for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of a proportion or manner of splitting allocated time is to be—
a
by agreement between the Welsh Authority and
OFCOM
; or
b
in default of agreement, by a direction given by
OFCOM
to the Authority fixing the proportion or manner according to whatever
OFCOM
consider appropriate for ensuring that the service is consistently of a high quality.
3
The agreement or direction may, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b), fix a proportion for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) in terms of the cumulative effect of two different minimum proportions, one applying to peak viewing times and the other to other times.
4
The agreement or direction may provide that specified descriptions of programmes are to be excluded in determining the programmes a proportion of which is to constitute original productions.
5
It may also provide that, in determining whether a programme is of a description of programmes excluded by an agreement or direction by virtue of sub-paragraph (4), regard is to be had to any guidance prepared and published, and from to time revised, by OFCOM.
6
References in this paragraph, in relation to the designated public services of the Welsh Authority, to original productions are references to programmes of such description as the Secretary of State may by order specify as describing the programmes that are to be original productions for the purposes of this paragraph.
7
The power to specify descriptions of programmes by order under sub-paragraph (6) includes power to confer such discretions on OFCOM as the Secretary of State thinks fit.
7A
An order under sub-paragraph (6) may—
a
authorise OFCOM to give a direction to S4C that original productions of a description specified in the direction may not be counted towards meeting S4C’s duty under sub- paragraph (1);
b
require OFCOM to consult S4C before giving such a direction;
c
require OFCOM to prepare and publish guidance about the determination of whether an original production falls within a description specified in a direction given by virtue of paragraph (a);
d
require S4C to have regard to that guidance.
8
Before making an order under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult OFCOM, the BBC and S4C.
9
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by this paragraph unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
10
The services that are designated public services for the purposes of this paragraph are—
a
S4C;
b
S4C Digital; and
c
any of the Welsh Authority’s other public television services which is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the order under section 205 approving its provision.
11
In this paragraph—
- “peak viewing time”, in relation to the designated public services of the Welsh Authority, means a time that is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (12) to be a peak viewing time for one or more of those services S4C Digital; and
- “programme” does not include an advertisement.
12
The determination for the purposes of this paragraph of peak viewing times is to be—
a
by agreement between S4C and OFCOM; or
b
in default of agreement, by a direction given by OFCOM to S4C determining those times.
13
See also sections
278B
and
278C
(which make further provision for the interpretation of this paragraph etc).

News and current affairs programmes
9
1
It shall be the duty of S4C, in relation to their designated public services, to secure—
a
that the programmes included in each service include news programmes and current affairs programmes;
b
that the news programmes and current affairs programmes included in each service deal with both national and international matters; and
c
that the news programmes so included are broadcast for viewing at intervals throughout the period for which the service is provided.
2
It shall be the duty of S4C, in relation to each of their designated public services, to ensure that the news programmes and current affairs programmes included in each service are of high quality.
3
It shall also be the duty of S4C, in relation to each of their designated public services, to secure that in each year—
a
the time allocated to the broadcasting of news programmes included in the service, and
b
the time allocated to the broadcasting of current affairs programmes so included,
each constitutes no less than the proportion fixed under sub-paragraph (5) of the time allocated to the broadcasting of all the programmes included in the service.
4
It is the further duty of S4C, in relation to each of their designated public services, to secure that the time allocated—
a
to the broadcasting of news programmes included in the service, and
b
to the broadcasting of current affairs programmes so included,
is, in each case, split, in the manner fixed under sub-paragraph (5), between peak viewing times and other times.
5
The fixing for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) or (4) of a proportion or manner of splitting allocated time is to be—
a
by agreement between S4C and OFCOM; or
b
in default of agreement, by a direction given by OFCOM to S4C fixing the proportion or manner according to whatever OFCOM consider appropriate.
6
The agreement or direction may, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4), fix a proportion for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) in terms of the cumulative effect of two different minimum proportions, one applying to peak viewing times and the other to other times.
7
The services that are designated public services for the purposes of this paragraph are—
a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
S4C Digital; and
c
any of S4C’s other public television services which is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the order under section 205 approving its provision.
8
In this paragraph “peak viewing time”, in relation to a service, means a time that is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (9) to be a peak viewing time for that service.
9
The determination for the purposes of this paragraph of a peak viewing time is to be—
a
by agreement between S4C and OFCOM; or
b
in default of agreement, by a direction given by OFCOM to S4C determining that time.

Code relating to programme commissioning
10
1
It shall be the duty of S4C to draw up and from time to time revise a code of practice setting out the principles that are to be applied —
a
when they or an S4C company are for a relevant purpose agreeing terms for the commissioning of independent productions, or
b
when they are agreeing terms for the commissioning of independent productions that will be included in a qualifying audiovisual service other than one to which paragraph (a) relates but which they wish to count towards meeting a duty imposed by virtue of paragraph 7(1) or (4).
2
A relevant purpose is a purpose connected with the provision by S4C or an S4C company of a television programme service.
3
It shall also be the duty of S4C—
a
at all times to comply with the code of practice which is for the time being in force under this paragraph;
b
to take all reasonable steps for securing that the code is complied with by S4C companies;
c
to exercise their power to revise that code to take account of revisions from time to time of the guidance issued by OFCOM for the purposes of this paragraph; and
d
to comply with such directions as may be given to S4C by OFCOM for securing that they properly perform their duties under paragraphs (a) and (b).
4
The code for the time being in force under this paragraph must be such as to secure, in the manner described in guidance issued by OFCOM—
a
that a reasonable timetable is applied to negotiations for the commissioning of an independent production and for the conclusion of a binding agreement;
b
that there is sufficient clarity when an independent production is commissioned about the different categories of rights to broadcast or otherwise to make use of or exploit the commissioned production that are being disposed of;
c
that there is sufficient transparency about the amounts to be paid in respect of each category of rights;
d
that satisfactory arrangements are made about the duration and exclusivity of those rights;
e
that procedures exist for reviewing the arrangements adopted in accordance with the code and for demonstrating compliance with it;
f
that those procedures include requirements for the monitoring of the application of the code and for the making of reports to OFCOM;
g
that provision is made for resolving disputes arising in respect of the provisions of the code (by independent arbitration or otherwise) in a manner that appears to OFCOM to be appropriate.
h
that such information about the application of the code as OFCOM consider appropriate is given to persons who make independent productions that are to be commissioned in accordance with the code.
5
S4C must also ensure that the drawing up or revision of a code by virtue of this paragraph is in accordance with guidance issued by OFCOM as to—
a
the times when the code is to be drawn up or reviewed with a view to revision;
b
the consultation to be undertaken before a code is drawn up or revised;
c
the publication of every code or revised code.
6
S4C must submit to OFCOM for approval a draft of—
a
every code that is required to be drawn up under this paragraph; and
b
every revision made by S4C of such a code.
7
A code drawn up by S4C or a revision of such a code —
a
is to have effect for the purposes of this paragraph only if approved by OFCOM; and
b
if approved by OFCOM subject to modifications, is to have effect with those modifications.
8
OFCOM—
a
must issue and may from time to time revise guidance for the purposes of this paragraph;
b
must ensure that there is always guidance for those purposes in force;
c
must, before issuing their guidance or revised guidance, consult the providers of licensed public service channels, persons who make independent productions (or persons appearing to OFCOM to represent them), the BBC and S4C; and
d
must publish their guidance or revised guidance in such manner as they think appropriate.
9
Guidance issued by OFCOM for the purposes of this paragraph must be general guidance and is not to specify particular terms to be included in agreements to which the guidance relates.
10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
In this paragraph “independent production” has the same meaning as in paragraph 7.
12
See also
sections 278B
and
278C
(which make further provision for the interpretation of this paragraph etc).
... 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programme standards
12
It shall be the duty of S4C in relation to their public television services to observe the standards set under section 319.
13
It shall be the duty of S4C to comply with a direction given to them by OFCOM with respect to the establishment of procedures for the handling and resolution of complaints about the observance by S4C of standards set under section 319.
14
1
It shall be the duty of S4C to comply with directions given to them by OFCOM with respect to any of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).
2
Those matters are—
a
the exclusion from any of S4C’s public television services of a particular advertisement, or its exclusion in particular circumstances;
b
the descriptions of advertisements and methods of advertising to be excluded from the services so provided (whether generally or in particular circumstances); ...
c
the methods of sponsorship to be excluded from those services (whether generally or in particular circumstances) ; and
d
the forms and methods of product placement to be excluded from those services (including descriptions of products, services or trade marks product placement of which is to be excluded) (whether generally or in particular circumstances).
15
1
This paragraph applies if OFCOM are satisfied—
a
that
S4C
have failed in any respect to perform any of their duties under—
i
paragraphs 12 to 14,
ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi
... and
b
that the failure can be appropriately remedied by the inclusion in any or all of S4C’s public television services ... of a correction or a statement of findings.
2
OFCOM may direct S4C to include a correction or a statement of findings (or both) in any one or more of their public television services ... .
3
A direction may require the correction or statement of findings to be in such form, and to be included in programmes at such time or times, as OFCOM may determine.
4
OFCOM are not to give a direction under this paragraph unless they have given S4C a reasonable opportunity of making representations to them about the matters appearing to OFCOM to provide grounds for the giving of the direction.
5
Where S4C include a correction or a statement of findings in any of their public television services ... in pursuance of a direction under this paragraph, S4C may announce that they are doing so in pursuance of such a direction.
6
For the purposes of this paragraph a statement of findings, in relation to a case in which OFCOM are satisfied that S4C have failed to perform a duty mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) , is a statement of OFCOM’s findings in relation to that failure.

Directions with respect to advertising
16
1
S4C must comply with directions given to them by OFCOM with respect to any of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).
2
Those matters are—
a
the maximum amount of time to be given to advertisements in any hour or other period;
b
the minimum interval which must elapse between any two periods given over to advertisements;
c
the number of such periods to be allowed in any programme or in any hour or day; and
d
the exclusion of advertisements from a specified part of ... S4C Digital.
3
Directions under this paragraph—
a
may be either general or specific;
b
may be qualified or unqualified; and
c
may make different provision for different parts of the day, different days of the week, different types of programmes or for other differing circumstances.
4
In giving a direction under this paragraph, OFCOM shall take account of such of the international obligations of the United Kingdom as the Secretary of State may notify to them for the purposes of this paragraph.

Fairness standards
17
It shall be the duty of S4C to secure the observance—
a
in connection with the provision of their public television services, and
b
in relation to the programmes included in those services,
of the code for the time being in force under section 107 of the 1996 Act (the fairness code).

Party political broadcasts
18
1
It shall be the duty of S4C to include—
a
party political broadcasts, and
b
referendum campaign broadcasts,
in every designated public service of theirs.
2
S4C must prepare, publish and from time to time review and revise their policy with respect to—
a
party political broadcasts and referendum campaign broadcasts; and
b
the manner in which they propose to perform their duty under sub-paragraph (1).
3
S4C’s policy may, in particular, include provision for determining—
a
the political parties on whose behalf party political broadcasts may be made;
b
in relation to each political party on whose behalf such broadcasts may be made, the length and frequency of the broadcasts; and
c
in relation to each designated organisation on whose behalf referendum campaign broadcasts are required to be broadcast, the length and frequency of such broadcasts.
4
That policy is to have effect subject to sections 37 and 127 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41) (only registered parties and designated organisations to be entitled to party political broadcasts or referendum campaign broadcasts).
5
In preparing or revising their policy with respect to the inclusion of party political broadcasts or referendum campaign broadcasts in their designated public services, S4C must have regard to—
a
any views expressed for the purposes of this paragraph by the Electoral Commission; and
b
any rules made by OFCOM under section 333.
6
The services that are designated public services for the purposes of this paragraph are—
a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
S4C Digital; and
c
any of S4C’s other public television services which is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the order under section 205 approving its provision.
7
In this paragraph—
- “designated organisation”, in relation to a referendum, means a person or body designated by the Electoral Commission under section 108 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 in respect of that referendum; and
- “referendum campaign broadcast” has the meaning given by section 127 of that Act.

Duty to publicise complaints procedures etc.
19
1
It shall be the duty of S4C to make arrangements for securing that the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) are brought to the attention of the public (whether by means of broadcasts or otherwise).
2
Those matters are—
a
OFCOM’s functions under Part 5 of the 1996 Act in relation to services provided by S4C; and
b
any procedures established by OFCOM or S4C for the handling and resolution of complaints about the observance by S4C of standards set under section 319 or about compliance by S4C with the requirements imposed by section 368D and section 368E(4), except the requirements mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).
3
The requirements mentioned in this sub-paragraph are—
a
the requirements imposed by sections 368D(1) and 368E(4) so far as they relate to advertising, and
b
the requirement imposed by section 368D(3)(za).

Monitoring of programmes
20
1
It shall be the duty of S4C—
a
in respect of every programme included in any of their public television services, to retain a recording of the programme in the form, and for the period, specified by OFCOM;
b
to comply with any request to produce such recordings to OFCOM for examination or reproduction; and
c
to comply, to the extent that they are able to do so, with any request to produce to OFCOM a script or transcript of a programme included in any of their public television services.
2
The period specified for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) must be a period not exceeding ninety days.

Compliance with international obligations
21
1
OFCOM may give S4C such directions as OFCOM consider appropriate for securing that all relevant international obligations are complied with.
2
It shall be the duty of S4C to comply with a direction under this paragraph.
3
Before giving a direction under this paragraph, OFCOM must consult S4C.
4
In this paragraph “relevant international obligations” means the international obligations of the United Kingdom which have been notified to OFCOM by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this paragraph.

Services for people with disabilities
22
It shall be the duty of S4C to observe the code for the time being in force under section 303 in the provision of—
a
S4C Digital; and
b
so much of any of S4C’s other public television services as is provided in digital form.

Equality of opportunity
23
1
It shall be the duty of S4C to make such arrangements as they consider appropriate for promoting, in relation to employment with S4C, equality of opportunity—
a
between men and women; and
b
between persons of different racial groups.
2
It shall be the duty of S4C to make arrangements for promoting, in relation to employment with S4C, the equalisation of opportunities for disabled persons.
3
S4C shall also make such arrangements as they consider appropriate for the training and retraining of persons whom they employ in or in connection with—
a
the provision of one or more of their public services; or
b
the making of programmes to be included in one or more of those services.
4
S4C—
a
shall take all such steps as they consider appropriate for making persons affected by any arrangements made in pursuance of sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) aware of the arrangements (including the publication of the arrangements in such manner as they think fit);
b
shall review the arrangements from time to time; and
c
shall, from time to time (and at least annually), publish, in such manner as they consider appropriate, their observations on the current operation and effectiveness of the arrangements.
5
Before making any arrangements in pursuance of any of sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) or determining the manner in which they will comply with sub-paragraph (4), S4C must consult OFCOM.
6
In this paragraph—
- “disabled” has the same meaning as in the Equality Act 2010 or, in Northern Ireland, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50);
- “racial group” has the same meaning as in the Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) the Equality Act 2010 or, in Northern Ireland, the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6)).
7
The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) by adding any other form of equality of opportunity that he considers appropriate to that sub-paragraph.
8
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by sub-paragraph (7) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

On-demand programme services
23A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meaning of S4C’s public services
24
1
In this Part of this Schedule, references to S4C’s public services are references to the following—
a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
S4C Digital; and
c
the services the provision of which by the Authority is authorised by or under section 205.
2
References in this Schedule to a public television service of S4C are references to any public service of S4C which is a television programme service.
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(7) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(8)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 49(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 8(2)-(5) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(6) substituted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 14(3)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 19(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 66(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(6)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 15(2) modified (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(d) (with art. 5)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(6)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(6); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 3(2)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(10) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 16(2)(d) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 63(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 52(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 12 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 59; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(c)(i) (with Pt. 7)
Sch. 12 para. 9(7)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 20 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(5)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 22 heading substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 19 (with Pt. 7)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(7) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 24(1)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(2)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 16(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 63(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 21(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 68(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 16 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 23(6) substituted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 56(b) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 21(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 68(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 24 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 17 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 64; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 23(6) inserted by virtue of 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 56(a) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(7)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 52(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 8(1)-(1C) substituted for Sch. 12 para. 8(1) (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 8(6) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(b) (with Pt. 7)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(12)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 10(12) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(ii), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(2)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 61; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 10(1)(b) and word inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 18 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 8(10) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(6); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(9)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(8) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 22 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 69(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(3)-(7) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 52(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 4(3)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 21(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 68(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(2)(b) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(a) (with Pt. 7)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(3)(d) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(5)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 66(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 18(6)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(5)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 18 excluded (13.2.2013) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/242), arts. 2, 4(3)(c)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(9)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 59; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 24(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 23A omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(b), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(8) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 8(11) substituted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 23 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 10(10) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(7); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(2) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(iii), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 24 cross-heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 23A and cross-heading inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 4(4)
Sch. 12 para. 8(13) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(8); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 11 and cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 64; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)
Word in Sch. 12 Pt. 2 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 50; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a)(ii)-(vi) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(i), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (18.3.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 14(4)
Sch. 12 para. 8(7A) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(12)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 13 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 59; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 8(11) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 3(7)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 10(4)(h) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(c); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Word in Sch. 12 para. 24(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(4)(c) (with art. 11) (as amended (4.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/545, art. 2(2)(3)(c))
Word in Sch. 12 para. 24(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(2)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Sch. 12 para. 14(1) modified (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), art. 1, Sch. para. 1(d) (with art. 5)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 22 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 69(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(1) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.
Sch. 12 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 13 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 60; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(7)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(4)(b)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 66(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 20(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 67; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(5) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(iv), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)
Sch. 12 para. 19(3) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(c)(ii) (with Pt. 7)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Sch. 12 para. 14(2)(d) and word inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 10(3)(b)
Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(2)(b) omitted (16.4.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 10(3)(a)