Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Security of public electronic communications networks and services

Withdrawing codes of practice about security measures
105G
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.
Ss. 105E-105I inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 3, 28(1)(b)
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)