Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings section 1(7) and (8) of the Office of Communications Act 2002 into force upon signature of the Order.

Sections 4 to 7 came into force upon Royal Assent (19th March 2002).

Sections 1 (except for subsections (7) and (8)), 2 and 3 and the Schedule (except for paragraph 12) came into force on 1st July 2002.

Paragraph 12 of the Schedule is not yet in force.