SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 7Enforcement of regulatory requirements
Power to deal with urgent cases
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1
As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a direction under paragraph 8 to a person, OFCOM must give the person—
a
an opportunity of making representations to them about the grounds on which it was given, and
b
an opportunity of proposing steps to remedy the situation.
2
As soon as reasonably practicable after the period allowed by OFCOM for making those representations has ended, OFCOM must determine—
a
whether the contravention did occur, and
b
whether the circumstances made it an urgent case justifying the giving of the direction.
3
If they decide that the contravention did occur and that the direction was justified, they may confirm the direction.
4
If not, they must revoke the direction or modify its conditions.
5
As soon as reasonably practicable after determining whether to confirm the direction, OFCOM must notify their decision to the person to whom the direction was given.
6
Conditions included in a direction as a result of paragraph 9(3) have effect only if the direction is confirmed.