Part 1

Functions of OFCOM

General duties in carrying out functions

... European Commission recommendations for harmonisation
4A
1
This section applies to the following functions of
OFCOM
—
a
their functions under Chapter 1 of Part 2;
b
their functions under the enactments relating to the management of the radio spectrum;
c
their functions under Chapter 3 of Part 2 in relation to disputes referred to them under section 185;
d
their functions under sections 24 and 25 so far as they relate to information required for purposes connected with matters in relation to which functions specified in this subsection are conferred on
OFCOM
; and
e
their functions under section 26 so far as they are carried out for the purpose of making information available to persons mentioned in subsection (2)(a) to (c) of that section.
2
In carrying out those functions, OFCOM may take account of recommendations issued by the European Commission under Article 19(1) of the Framework Directive or Article 38(1) of the EECC Directive (including recommendations issued before the coming into force of this section or after IP completion day) if the recommendations appear to OFCOM to be relevant to those functions.
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S. 4A(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 68
S. 4A(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in s. 4A heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
S. 4A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)