Communications Act 2003

[F1 [F2 105G Withdrawing codes of practice about security measures U.K.

(1) Before withdrawing a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish notice of the proposal to withdraw the code; and

(b) consult the following about the proposal—

(i) OFCOM;

(ii) providers of public electronic communications networks to whom the code applies;

(iii) providers of public electronic communications services to whom the code applies; and

(iv) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(2) Where the Secretary of State withdraws a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish notice of the withdrawal of the code; and

(b) lay a copy of the notice before Parliament.

(3) A withdrawal of a code of practice has effect at the time of the publication of the notice of withdrawal under subsection (2), unless the notice specifies a different withdrawal time.

(4) A notice of withdrawal may—

(a) specify different withdrawal times for different purposes;

(b) include savings.]]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 105A-105D and cross-heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

F2 Ss. 105E-105I inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 3, 28(1)(b)