Part 3U.K.Television and Radio Services [F1ETC]

Textual Amendments

F1Word in Pt. 3 inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(4), 47(1)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F2F3Chapter 4U.K.Regulatory provisions

Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 263-271 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3197 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/855), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)

F3Ss. 263-271 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3195 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/856), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)

Enforcement against [F4S4C] U.K.

Textual Amendments

340Directions to [F5S4C] to take remedial actionU.K.

(1)This section applies if the Secretary of State’s conclusions on a review under section 339 include a finding—

(a)that [F6S4C] has failed in any respect to perform their duty to secure that the public service remit for a service mentioned in that section is fulfilled; and

(b)that there is no reasonable excuse for the failure.

(2)The Secretary of State may give [F7S4C] general or specific directions requiring them to take the steps that he considers will ensure that [F8S4C] perform their duty properly in future.

(3)The Secretary of State is not to give a direction under this section unless a draft of the proposed direction has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

(4)Before laying a proposed direction before Parliament, the Secretary of State must consult [F9S4C].

(5)It shall be the duty of [F10S4C] to comply with every direction under this section.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1S. 340 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)