Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services
F1Security of public electronic communications networks and services
F2105GWithdrawing codes of practice about security measures
(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.