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Broadcasting Act 1990 in Northern Ireland

1990 c. 42 · Enacted 1 November 1990 · Extends to United Kingdom

Not fully up to date. 2 changes made by later legislation have not yet been written into this text, which is revised to 1 May 2026.

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Sch. 20 para. 26repealedYouth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 Sch. 6
Sch. 20 para. 27repealedYouth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 Sch. 6

An Act to make new provision with respect to the provision and regulation of independent television and sound programme services and of other services provided on television or radio frequencies; to make provision with respect to the provision and regulation of local delivery services; to amend in other respects the law relating to broadcasting and the provision of television and sound programme services and to make provision with respect to the supply and use of information about programmes; to make provision with respect to the transfer of the property, rights and liabilities of the Independent Broadcasting Authority and the Cable Authority and the dissolution of those bodies; to make new provision relating to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission; to provide for the establishment and functions of a Broadcasting Standards Council; to amend the Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1949 to 1967 and the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967; to revoke a class licence granted under the Telecommunications Act 1984 to run broadcast relay systems; and for connected purposes.

[1st November 1990] E1

C1C2C3C4C5BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C6C7C8C9C10C11

Annotations to the whole text

Modifications

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Act: specified provisions extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (13.2.1991) and further specified provisions extended (Guernsey) (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1991/191, art. 3, Sch.

Act: specified provisions extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (13.2.1991) and further specified provisions extended (Jersey) (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1991/193, art. 3, Sch.

Act: specified provisions extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (1.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1709, art. 3, Sch.

Act: specified provisions extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (1.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1710, art. 3, Sch.

C2

Act: definition of "relevant programme" applied (E.W.) (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 53(5), Sch. 6 para 6(13); S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch.2

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By Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 23; S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(1), Sch.1 it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s. 70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.

C4

Act amended (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 55, s. 124(3); S.I.1997/1005, art. 4

C5

Act to be construed with specified provisions of 1996 c. 55 (1.10.1996 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.1997) by virtue of s. 147(2) of that 1996 Act; S.I. 1996/2120, art. 4, Sch. 1; S.I. 1997/1005, art. 4

C6

Act: power to modify conferred (18.9.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 407, 411(2) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

C7

Act applied (with modifications) (20.7.2004) by The Community Radio Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1944), art. 4, Sch. (as amended (22.1.2010) by S.I. 2010/118, arts. 3-4 and (27.3.2015) by S.I. 2015/1000, arts. 3-8)

C8

Act applied (with modifications) (5.12.2012) by The Community Radio (Guernsey) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2690), arts. 4, 5, Sch.

C9

Act modified (Guernsey) (19.3.2013) by The Community Radio (Guernsey) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/243), arts. 5, 6, Sch. Pt. 1

C10

Act: power to extend conferred (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 118(1), 119(7)(8)(b)

C11

Act: power to amend conferred (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 138(2)-(7), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 10, 20)

Extent

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For extent see s. 204(3)-(5)

Contents

  1. Part I: Independent Television Services
  2. Chapter 1: Regulation by Commission of Television Services Generally
  3. Establishment of Independent Television Commission
  4. 1The Independent Television Commission. Repealed
  5. Function of Commission
  6. 2Regulation by Commission of provision of television services. Repealed
  7. General provisions about licences
  8. 3Licences under Part I.
  9. 4General licence conditions.
  10. 5Restrictions on the holding of licences.
  11. General provisions about licensed services
  12. 6General requirements as to licensed services. Repealed
  13. 7General code for programmes. Repealed
  14. 8General provisions as to advertisements. Repealed
  15. 9Control of advertisements. Repealed
  16. 10Government control over licensed services. Repealed
  17. 11Monitoring by Commission of programmes included in licensed services. Repealed
  18. 12Audience research. Repealed
  19. Prohibition on providing unlicensed television services
  20. 13Prohibition on providing television services without a licence.
  21. Chapter II: Television Broadcasting on Channels 3, 4 and 5
  22. Channel 3
  23. 14Establishment of Channel 3.
  24. 15Applications for Channel 3 licences.
  25. 16Procedure to be followed by Commission in connection with consideration of applications for licences.
  26. 17Award of licence to person submitting highest cash bid.
  27. 17AAward of Channel 3 licence subject to conditions.
  28. 18Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence.
  29. 18ASection 18: supplementary provision
  30. 19Additional payments to be made in respect of Channel 3 licences.
  31. 20Duration and renewal of Channel 3 licences. Repealed
  32. 21Restriction on changes in control over Channel 3 licence holder.
  33. 21AVariation of regional Channel 3 licence following change of control. Repealed
  34. 22Temporary provision of regional Channel 3 service for additional area.
  35. Channel 4
  36. 23The Channel Four Television Corporation. Not yet in force
  37. 23ASustainability duty of Corporation
  38. 24Channel 4 to be provided by Corporation as licensed service.
  39. 25Conditions to be included in Channel 4 licence. Not yet in force
  40. 26Revenue deficits of Corporation to be funded by Channel 3 licensees. Repealed
  41. 27Application of excess revenues of Corporation. Repealed
  42. Channel 5
  43. 28Channel 5.
  44. 29Application to Channel 5 of provisions relating to Channel 3.
  45. 30Initial Channel 5 licensee required to retune equipment susceptible to interference. Repealed
  46. Provision of news programmes
  47. 31Provision of news on Channels 3 and 5. Repealed
  48. 31AAppointment of news provider by holders of regional Channel 3 licences. Repealed
  49. 32Nomination of bodies to provide news for regional Channel 3 services. Repealed
  50. Miscellaneous provisions relating to Channels 3, 4 and 5
  51. 33Conditions requiring holder of Channel 3 or Channel 5 licence to deliver promised service. Repealed
  52. 34Schools programmes. Repealed
  53. 35Subtitling for the deaf. Repealed
  54. 36Party political broadcasts. Repealed
  55. 37Announcements of programme schedules.
  56. 38Promotion of equal opportunities in relation to employment by licence holder.
  57. 39Networking arrangements between holders of regional Channel 3 licences.
  58. Enforcement of licences
  59. 40Power to direct licensee to broadcast correction or a statement of findings or not to repeat programme.
  60. 41Power to impose financial penalty or shorten licence period.
  61. 42Power to revoke Channel 3 or 5 licence.
  62. Chapter IIA: Restricted services
  63. 42ARestricted services.
  64. 42BLicensing etc. of restricted services.
  65. Chapter III: Satellite Television Services
  66. 43Satellite television services. Repealed
  67. 44Licensing etc. of domestic satellite services. Repealed
  68. 45Licensing etc. of satellite television services. Repealed
  69. 45ASpecial power of revocation and suspension on certain grounds in case of licence to provide satellite television service. Repealed
  70. Chapter IV.: Licensable Programme Services
  71. 46Licensable programme services. Repealed
  72. 47Licensing etc. of licensable programme services. Repealed
  73. Chapter V: Additional Services Provided on Television Broadcasting Frequencies
  74. 48Additional services.
  75. 49Licensing of additional services.
  76. 50Applications for additional services licences.
  77. 51Procedure to be followed by Commission in connection with consideration of applications for, and awarding of, licences.
  78. 52Additional payments to be made in respect of additional services licences.
  79. 53Duration of licences, and renewal of licences for provision of services on assigned frequencies.
  80. 54Additional services not to interfere with other transmissions.
  81. 55Enforcement of additional services licences.
  82. Chapter VI: Television Broadcasting by Welsh Authority
  83. 56Welsh Authority to continue in existence as Sianel Pedwar Cymru.
  84. 56AThe S4C Board
  85. 57Function and duties of Welsh Authority. Repealed
  86. 58Sources of programmes for S4C.
  87. 59Requirements to be complied with in relation to S4C programmes. Repealed
  88. 60Advertising on S4C.
  89. 61Funding of S4C.
  90. 61AS4C public service fund.
  91. 62Information to be supplied to Commission by Welsh Authority. Repealed
  92. 63Government control over S4C.
  93. 64Audience research by S4C.
  94. Chapter VII: Supplemental
  95. 65Assignment of frequencies by Secretary of State. Repealed
  96. 66Requirements relating to transmission and distribution of services.
  97. 66AEnforcement of licences held by BBC companies.
  98. 67Computation of qualifying revenue.
  99. 68Certain receipts of Commission to be paid into Consolidated Fund. Repealed
  100. 69Frequency planning and research and development. Repealed
  101. 70Representation by Commission of Government and other interests in connection with broadcasting matters. Repealed
  102. 71Interpretation of Part I.
  103. Part II: Local Delivery Services
  104. Preliminary Repealed
  105. 72Local delivery services. Repealed
  106. Licensing of local delivery services Repealed
  107. 73Licensing of local delivery services. Repealed
  108. 74Applications for local delivery licences. Repealed
  109. 75Procedure to be followed by Commission in connection with consideration of applications for licences. Repealed
  110. 76Award of licence to person submitting highest cash bid. Repealed
  111. 76AAward of local delivery licence subject to conditions. Repealed
  112. 77Additional payments to be made in respect of local delivery licences. Repealed
  113. 78Duration and renewal of local delivery licences. Repealed
  114. 78AInclusion of certain services in local delivery service provided by digital means. Repealed
  115. Regulation of delivery of certain programmes Repealed
  116. 79Regulation of delivery of programmes provided by licence holder and foreign satellite programmes. Repealed
  117. 80Directions requiring licence holder to cease relaying foreign television programmes. Repealed
  118. Enforcement of licences Repealed
  119. 81Enforcement of local delivery licences. Repealed
  120. Prohibition on providing unlicensed local delivery services Repealed
  121. 82Prohibition on providing local delivery services without a licence. Repealed
  122. Part III: Independent Radio Services
  123. Chapter I: Regulation by Authority of Independent Radio Services Generally
  124. Establishment of Radio Authority
  125. 83The Radio Authority. Repealed
  126. Function of Authority
  127. 84Regulation by Authority of independent radio services. Repealed
  128. 85Licensing functions of Authority.
  129. General provisions about licences
  130. 86Licences under Part III.
  131. 87General licence conditions.
  132. 88Restrictions on the holding of licences.
  133. 89Disqualification for holding licence on grounds of conviction for transmitting offence.
  134. General provisions about licensed services
  135. 90General requirements as to licensed services. Repealed
  136. 91General code for programmes. Repealed
  137. 92General provisions as to advertisements. Repealed
  138. 93Control of advertisements. Repealed
  139. 94Government control over licensed services. Repealed
  140. 95Monitoring by Authority of programmes included in licensed services. Repealed
  141. 96Audience research. Repealed
  142. Prohibition on providing unlicensed independent radio services
  143. 97Prohibition on providing independent radio services without a licence.
  144. Digital switchover
  145. 97ADate for digital switchover
  146. 97BVariation of licence period after date for digital switchover nominated
  147. Chapter II: Sound Broadcasting Services
  148. National services
  149. 98Applications for national licences.
  150. 99Procedure to be followed by Authority in connection with consideration of applications for national licences.
  151. 100Award of national licence to person submitting highest cash bid.
  152. 100ALicence conditions relating to simulcast radio services
  153. 101Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence.
  154. 102Additional payments to be made in respect of national licences.
  155. 103Restriction on changes in control over holder of national licence.
  156. 103ARenewal of national licences.
  157. 103BFurther renewal of national licences
  158. Local and other services
  159. 104Applications for licences: local services and restricted services
  160. 104ARenewal of local licences.
  161. 104AAFurther renewal of local licences
  162. 104ABRenewal under section 104AA: nomination of national services
  163. 104ACVariation of conditions relating to digital services
  164. 104BSpecial application procedure for local licences. Repealed
  165. 105Special requirements relating to grant of local licences. Repealed
  166. Miscellaneous provisions relating to national and local services
  167. 105AVariation of licence period following renewal
  168. 106Requirements as to character and coverage of national and local services.
  169. 106ZAConsultation about change of character of local services Repealed
  170. 106AVariation of local licence following change of control. Repealed
  171. 107Party political broadcasts. Repealed
  172. 108Promotion of equal opportunities in relation to employment by holder of national licence. Repealed
  173. Enforcement of licences
  174. 109Power to require scripts etc. or broadcasting of correction or a statement of findings.
  175. 110Power to impose financial penalty or suspend or shorten licence period.
  176. 111Power to revoke licences.
  177. 111AEnforcement of licences held by BBC companies.
  178. 111BSuspension of licences for inciting crime or disorder
  179. Chapter III: Licensable Sound Programme Services
  180. 112Licensable sound programme services. Repealed
  181. 113Licensing etc. of licensable sound programme services. Repealed
  182. Chapter IV: Additional Services Provided on Sound Broadcasting Frequencies
  183. 114Additional services.
  184. 115Licensing of additional services.
  185. 116Applications for additional services licences.
  186. 117Procedure to be followed by Authority in connection with consideration of applications for, and awarding of, licences.
  187. 118Additional payments to be made in respect of additional services licences.
  188. 119Additional services not to interfere with other transmissions.
  189. 120Enforcement of additional services licences.
  190. Chapter V: Supplemental
  191. 121Computation of qualifying revenue.
  192. 122Certain receipts of Authority to be paid into Consolidated Fund. Repealed
  193. 123Frequency planning and general research and development. Repealed
  194. 124Authority to assist Secretary of State in connection with licensing functions under 1949 Act. Repealed
  195. 125Representation by Authority of Government and other interests in connection with broadcasting matters. Repealed
  196. 126Interpretation of Part III.
  197. Part IV: Transfer of Undertakings of IBA and Cable Authority
  198. Transfer of undertakings
  199. 127Division of assets of IBA and their dissolution.
  200. 128Vesting in Commission of assets of Cable Authority and dissolution of Authority.
  201. Transitional arrangements
  202. 129Transitional arrangements relating to IBA’s broadcasting services.
  203. 130Variation of programme contracts to take account of new transmission arrangements.
  204. 131Supplementary provisions relating to variation of programme contracts.
  205. 132Disposal by IBA of DBS transmitting equipment etc.
  206. 133Functions exercisable by IBA before transfer date in connection with local sound broadcasting.
  207. 134Transitional arrangements relating to existing cable services. Repealed
  208. Provisions relating to nominated company
  209. 135Initial Government holding in nominated company.
  210. 136Exercise of functions through nominees.
  211. 137Target investment limit for Government shareholding in nominated company.
  212. 138Reserves of nominated company.
  213. 139Loans by Secretary of State to nominated company.
  214. 140Temporary restriction on borrowings of nominated company.
  215. General
  216. 141Interpretation of Part IV.
  217. Part V: The Broadcasting Complaints Commission
  218. 142The Broadcasting Complaints Commission.
  219. 143Function of BCC.
  220. 144Making and entertaining of complaints.
  221. 145Consideration of complaints.
  222. 146Publication of BCC’s findings.
  223. 147Duty to publicise BCC.
  224. 148Annual reports.
  225. 149Contributions towards cost of BCC.
  226. 150Interpretation of Part V.
  227. Part VI: The Broadcasting Standards Council
  228. 151The Broadcasting Standards Council.
  229. 152Preparation by Council of code relating to broadcasting standards.
  230. 153Monitoring by Council of broadcasting standards.
  231. 154Consideration by Council of complaints relating to broadcasting standards.
  232. 155Consideration of complaints.
  233. 156Publication of Council’s findings.
  234. 157Power of Council to commission research.
  235. 158International representation by Council of Government interests.
  236. 159Duty to publicise Council.
  237. 160Annual reports.
  238. 161Interpretation of Part VI.
  239. Part VII: Prohibition on Inclusion of Obscene and Other Material in Programme Services
  240. Obscenity
  241. Racially inflammatory material etc.
  242. 165Inclusion in programme services in Northern Ireland of material likely to stir up hatred etc.
  243. Defamation
  244. 166Defamatory material.
  245. Supplementary
  246. 167Power to make copies of recordings.
  247. Part VIII: Provisions Relating to Wireless Telegraphy
  248. 168Offence of keeping wireless telegraphy station or apparatus available for unauthorised use. Repealed
  249. 169Offence of allowing premises to be used for purpose of unlawful broadcasting. Repealed
  250. 170Prohibition of acts facilitating unauthorised broadcasting. Repealed
  251. 171Amendments of the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967. Repealed
  252. 172Amendments of provisions of 1949 Act relating to penalties and forfeiture. Repealed
  253. 173Extension of search and seizure powers in relation to unlawful broadcasting etc. Repealed
  254. 174Application of Part VIII to Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Repealed
  255. Part IX: Copyright and Related Matters
  256. 175Use as of right of sound recordings in broadcasts and cable programme services.
  257. 176Duty to provide advance information about programmes.
  258. Part X: Miscellaneous and General
  259. Foreign satellite services
  260. 177Orders proscribing unacceptable foreign satellite services.
  261. 178Offence of supporting proscribed foreign satellite services.
  262. Unauthorised decoders
  263. 179Unauthorised decoders for encrypted services etc.
  264. Television licensing
  265. 180Transfer to BBC of functions connected with television licences. Repealed
  266. 181Certain apparatus to be deemed to be apparatus for wireless telegraphy. Repealed
  267. Listed events
  268. 182. Repealed
  269. Gaelic television programmes
  270. 183Financing of programmes in Gaelic out of Gaelic Television Fund.
  271. 183AMembership of the Gaelic Media Service
  272. 184Broadcasting of programmes in Gaelic on Channel 3 in Scotland. Repealed
  273. National television archive
  274. 185Contributions towards maintenance of national television archive.
  275. Duties of BBC as respects independent productions
  276. 186Duty of BBC to include independent productions in their television services. Repealed
  277. 187Information to be furnished by BBC for purposes of reports under section 186.
  278. Power to give directions relating to international obligations
  279. 188Power to give broadcasting bodies etc. directions relating to international obligations.
  280. Matters relating to telecommunication systems
  281. 189Sharing of apparatus by operators of telecom- munication systems. Repealed
  282. 190Modification of certain references in Telecom- munications Act licences. Repealed
  283. 191Revocation of class licence to run broadcast relay systems. Repealed
  284. Application of competition legislation
  285. 192Application of provisions of Fair Trading Act 1973 to broadcasting and telecommunication services. Repealed
  286. 193Modification of networking arrangements in consequence of competition legislation
  287. 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  288. 194AModification of Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 in its application to agreements relating to Channel 3 news provision.
  289. General
  290. 195Offences by bodies corporate.
  291. 196Entry and search of premises.
  292. 197Restriction on disclosure of information. Repealed
  293. 198Financial provisions.
  294. 199Notices.
  295. 200Regulations and orders.
  296. 201Programme services.
  297. 202General interpretation.
  298. 203Consequential and transitional provisions.
  299. 204Short title, commencement and extent.
  300. Schedule 1: The Independent Television Commission: Supplementary Provisions Repealed
  301. Status and capacity Repealed
  302. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  303. Appointment of members Repealed
  304. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  305. Tenure of office Repealed
  306. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  307. Remuneration and pensions of members Repealed
  308. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  309. Disqualification of members of Commission for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly Repealed
  310. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  311. Proceedings Repealed
  312. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  313. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  314. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  315. Employees of the Commission Repealed
  316. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  317. Authentication of Commission’s seal Repealed
  318. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  319. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Commission Repealed
  320. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  321. Finances of Commission Repealed
  322. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  323. Advances to Commission Repealed
  324. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  325. Accounts and audit Repealed
  326. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  327. Annual reports Repealed
  328. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  329. Advisory committees Repealed
  330. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  331. Schedule 2: Restrictions on the Holding of Licences
  332. Part I: General
  333. 1Paragraph 1
  334. 2Paragraph 2
  335. 3Paragraph 3
  336. 3AParagraph 3A Repealed
  337. 3BParagraph 3B Repealed
  338. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  339. Part II: Disqualification for Holding Licences
  340. General disqualification of non-EEC nationals and bodies having political connections
  341. 1Paragraph 1
  342. Disqualification of religious bodies
  343. 2Paragraph 2
  344. Disqualification of publicly-funded bodies for radio service licences
  345. 3Paragraph 3
  346. General disqualification on grounds of undue influence
  347. 4Paragraph 4
  348. General disqualification of broadcasting bodies
  349. 5Paragraph 5
  350. Disqualification of certain companies for certain licences
  351. 5AParagraph 5A
  352. General disqualification of advertising agencies
  353. 6Paragraph 6
  354. Part III.: Restrictions to Prevent Accumulations of Interests in Licensed Services
  355. Part IV: Restrictions on Controlling Interests in Both Newspapers and Licensed Services
  356. Part V: Restriction on Holding of Licences by Operators of Public Telecommunication Systems
  357. Schedule 3: The Channel Four Television Corporation: Supplementary Provisions
  358. Status and capacity
  359. 1Paragraph 1
  360. Appointment of members
  361. 2Paragraph 2
  362. Tenure of office
  363. 3Paragraph 3
  364. Remuneration and pensions of members
  365. 4Paragraph 4
  366. Disqualification of members of Corporation for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly
  367. 5Paragraph 5
  368. Proceedings
  369. 6Paragraph 6
  370. 7Paragraph 7
  371. 8Paragraph 8
  372. Employees of the Corporation
  373. 9Paragraph 9
  374. Authentication of Corporation’s seal
  375. 10Paragraph 10
  376. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Corporation
  377. 11Paragraph 11
  378. Accounts and audit
  379. 12Paragraph 12
  380. Annual reports
  381. 13Paragraph 13
  382. Schedule 4: References with Respect to Networking Arrangements Repealed
  383. Report by OFT on reference under s. 39 Repealed
  384. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  385. The competition test Repealed
  386. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  387. Duty to modify arrangements in consequence of OFT’s report Repealed
  388. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  389. References to Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC Repealed
  390. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  391. Further provision about references under paragraph 4 Repealed
  392. 4AParagraph 4A Repealed
  393. Report by Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC on reference under paragraph 4 Repealed
  394. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  395. Duty to modify arrangements in consequence of Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC’s report Repealed
  396. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  397. Power of OFT to review previous decision with respect to arrangements Repealed
  398. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  399. Power to obtain information Repealed
  400. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  401. Enforcement Repealed
  402. 8AParagraph 8A Repealed
  403. 8BParagraph 8B Repealed
  404. False or misleading information Repealed
  405. 8CParagraph 8C Repealed
  406. Duty of OFT to assist Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC Repealed
  407. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  408. Interpretation Repealed
  409. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  410. Schedule 5: Special Provisions Relating to Public Teletext Service Repealed
  411. The relevant service Repealed
  412. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  413. Applications for licence to provide the relevant service Repealed
  414. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  415. Consideration of applications and award of licence Repealed
  416. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  417. Conditions requiring licence holder to deliver promised service Repealed
  418. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  419. Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence Repealed
  420. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  421. Renewal of licence to provide relevant service Repealed
  422. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  423. Additional methods of enforcement of licence to provide relevant service Repealed
  424. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  425. Schedule 6: S4C: Supplementary Provisions
  426. Status and capacity
  427. 1Paragraph 1
  428. Appointment of members
  429. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  430. Tenure of office
  431. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  432. Remuneration and pensions of members
  433. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  434. Disqualification of members of Authority for House of Commons
  435. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  436. Proceedings
  437. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  438. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  439. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  440. Employees of S4C
  441. 9Paragraph 9
  442. Authentication of S4C’s seal
  443. 10Paragraph 10
  444. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by S4C
  445. 11Paragraph 11
  446. Accounts and audit
  447. 12Paragraph 12
  448. Annual reports
  449. 13Paragraph 13
  450. Advisory committees
  451. 14Paragraph 14
  452. Schedule 6A: The S4C Board
  453. 1Membership
  454. 2Membership
  455. 3Tenure of office
  456. 4Remuneration and pensions of members
  457. 5Proceedings
  458. 6Proceedings
  459. 7Proceedings
  460. 8Proceedings
  461. Schedule 7: Qualifying Revenue: Supplementary Provisions
  462. Part I: Qualifying Revenue for purposes of Part I or II of this Act
  463. Computation of qualifying revenue
  464. 1Paragraph 1
  465. Disputes
  466. 2Paragraph 2
  467. Part II: Qualifying Revenue for purposes of Part III of this Act
  468. Computation of qualifying revenue
  469. 1Paragraph 1
  470. Disputes
  471. 2Paragraph 2
  472. Schedule 8: The Radio Authority: Supplementary Provisions Repealed
  473. Status and capacity Repealed
  474. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  475. Appointment of members Repealed
  476. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  477. Tenure of office Repealed
  478. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  479. Remuneration and pensions of members Repealed
  480. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  481. Disqualification of members of Authority for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly Repealed
  482. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  483. Proceedings Repealed
  484. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  485. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  486. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  487. Employees of the Authority Repealed
  488. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  489. Authentication of Authority’s seal Repealed
  490. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  491. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Authority Repealed
  492. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  493. Finances of Authority Repealed
  494. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  495. Advances to Authority Repealed
  496. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  497. Accounts and audit Repealed
  498. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  499. Annual reports Repealed
  500. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  501. Advisory committees Repealed
  502. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  503. Schedule 9: Scheme Providing for Division of Assets of IBA
  504. Preliminary
  505. 1Paragraph 1
  506. Making and modification of transfer scheme
  507. 2Paragraph 2
  508. Content of transfer scheme
  509. 3Paragraph 3
  510. Effect of transfer scheme
  511. 4Paragraph 4
  512. Third parties affected by transfer scheme
  513. 5Paragraph 5
  514. Supplemental provisions of scheme
  515. 6Paragraph 6
  516. Vesting of IBA’s property after coming into force of scheme
  517. 7Paragraph 7
  518. Certificate of Secretary of State as to vesting of property etc.
  519. 8Paragraph 8
  520. Power of Secretary of State to control division of IBA’s pension fund
  521. 9Paragraph 9
  522. Discharge by IBA of contingent etc. liabilities
  523. 10Paragraph 10
  524. Final accounts and annual report of IBA
  525. 11Paragraph 11
  526. Schedule 10: Supplementary Provisions Relating To Dissolution of Cable Authority
  527. Provisions as to vesting of property etc. of Cable Authority
  528. 1Paragraph 1
  529. 2Paragraph 2
  530. Transfer of employees
  531. 3Paragraph 3
  532. Final accounts and annual report of Cable Authority
  533. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  534. Schedule 11: Transitional Provisions Relating to IBA’s Broadcasting Services
  535. Part I: General
  536. Paragraph
  537. Part II: Television Broadcasting Services to be provided by Commission
  538. IBA’s television broadcasting services to be provided by Commission during interim period
  539. 1Paragraph 1
  540. General provisions about programme contracts and programme contractors
  541. 2Paragraph 2
  542. Provisions relating to Channel 4
  543. 3Paragraph 3
  544. Provisions relating to teletext services
  545. 4Paragraph 4
  546. Provisions relating to DBS services
  547. 5Paragraph 5
  548. General provisions relating to S4C
  549. 6Paragraph 6
  550. Broadcasting of advertisements on S4C
  551. 7Paragraph 7
  552. Financing of S4C during interim period
  553. 8Paragraph 8
  554. Delivery of programmes by means of local delivery services
  555. 9Paragraph 9
  556. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Complaints Commission
  557. 10Paragraph 10
  558. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Standards Council
  559. 11Paragraph 11
  560. Supplementary provisions
  561. 12Paragraph 12
  562. Part III: Replacement of DBS Contracts by Licences under Part I
  563. Replacement of DBS programme contract by domestic satellite licence
  564. 1Paragraph 1
  565. Power to require licence holder to make additional payments under 1981 Act
  566. 2Paragraph 2
  567. Replacement of DBS teletext contract by additional services licence
  568. 3Paragraph 3
  569. Part IV: Sound Broadcasting Services to be Provided by Radio Authority
  570. Certain local sound broadcasting services of IBA to be provided by Radio Authority as from transfer date
  571. 1Paragraph 1
  572. Preservation of certain local sound broadcasting contracts
  573. 2Paragraph 2
  574. Delivery of programmes by means of local delivery services
  575. 3Paragraph 3
  576. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Complaints Commission
  577. 4Paragraph 4
  578. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Standards Council
  579. 5Paragraph 5
  580. Supplementary provisions
  581. 6Paragraph 6
  582. Part V: Replacement of Programme Contracts by Local Licences
  583. Replacement of contracts to which paragraph 2(1) in Part IV applies by local licences
  584. 1Paragraph 1
  585. Replacement by local licences of certain contracts for the provision of local sound broadcasts in localities in which such broadcasts were already provided
  586. 2Paragraph 2
  587. Common provisions applying to licences granted in pursuance of paragraph 1(1) or 2(1) above
  588. 3Paragraph 3
  589. Saving for liabilities under terminated contracts
  590. 4Paragraph 4
  591. Schedule 12: Transitional Provisions Relating to Existing Cable Services Repealed
  592. Part I: General Repealed
  593. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  594. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  595. Part II: Licensing of Existing Cable Services Repealed
  596. Prescribed diffusion services: continuation in force of existing licences Repealed
  597. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  598. Prescribed diffusion services: replacement of cable licences by local delivery licences Repealed
  599. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  600. Prescribed diffusion services: grant of new licences to provide existing services Repealed
  601. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  602. Prescribed diffusion services: cable licences to be succeeded on their expiry by local delivery licences Repealed
  603. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  604. Other diffusion services: continuation in force of existing licences Repealed
  605. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  606. Other diffusion services: replacement of cable licences by local delivery licences Repealed
  607. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  608. Other diffusion services: certain licences to cease to have effect Repealed
  609. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  610. Other diffusion services: certain unlicensed services to be licensed as cableservices or local delivery services Repealed
  611. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  612. Other diffusion services: services falling partly within and partly outside franchise areas Repealed
  613. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  614. Restricted services: replacement of existing licences Repealed
  615. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  616. Requests made under this Part Repealed
  617. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  618. Saving for liabilities under terminated licences Repealed
  619. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  620. Part III: Provisions Relating to Licences in Force under or by virtue of this Schedule Repealed
  621. Effect of relevant licences Repealed
  622. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  623. General provisions about relevant licences Repealed
  624. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  625. Restrictions on the holding of certain relevant licences Repealed
  626. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  627. Inclusion of broadcasts in licensed services Repealed
  628. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  629. 4AParagraph 4A Repealed
  630. Inclusion of local material in prescribed diffusion services Repealed
  631. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  632. Revocation of licences Repealed
  633. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  634. Supplementary provisions Repealed
  635. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  636. Schedule 13
  637. Status and capacity
  638. 1Paragraph 1
  639. Appointment of members
  640. 2Paragraph 2
  641. Tenure of office
  642. 3Paragraph 3
  643. Remuneration and pensions of members
  644. 4Paragraph 4
  645. Proceedings
  646. 5Paragraph 5
  647. 6Paragraph 6
  648. 7Paragraph 7
  649. Employees of the BCC
  650. 8Paragraph 8
  651. Financial provisions
  652. 9Paragraph 9
  653. Authentication of BCC’s seal
  654. 10Paragraph 10
  655. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by BCC
  656. 11Paragraph 11
  657. Accounts and audit
  658. 12Paragraph 12
  659. Schedule 14
  660. Status and capacity
  661. 1Paragraph 1
  662. Appointment of members
  663. 2Paragraph 2
  664. Tenure of office
  665. 3Paragraph 3
  666. Remuneration and pensions of members
  667. 4Paragraph 4
  668. Disqualification of members of Council for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly
  669. 5Paragraph 5
  670. Proceedings
  671. 6Paragraph 6
  672. 7Paragraph 7
  673. 8Paragraph 8
  674. Employees of the Council
  675. 9Paragraph 9
  676. Financial provisions
  677. 10Paragraph 10
  678. Authentication of Council’s seal
  679. 11Paragraph 11
  680. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Council
  681. 12Paragraph 12
  682. Accounts and audit
  683. 13Paragraph 13
  684. Interpretation
  685. 1Paragraph 1
  686. Liability of person providing live programme material
  687. 2Paragraph 2
  688. Obscene articles kept for inclusion in programmes
  689. 3Paragraph 3
  690. Requirement for consent of Director of Public Prosecutions
  691. 4Paragraph 4
  692. Defences
  693. 5Paragraph 5
  694. Exclusion of proceedings under common law
  695. 6Paragraph 6
  696. Schedule 16: Amendments of the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967 Repealed
  697. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  698. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  699. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  700. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  701. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  702. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  703. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  704. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  705. Schedule 17: Information About Programmes: Copyright
  706. Part I: Copyright Licensing
  707. 1Paragraph 1
  708. Part II: Use of Information as of Right
  709. Circumstances in which right available
  710. 2Paragraph 2
  711. Notice of intention to exercise right
  712. 3Paragraph 3
  713. Conditions for exercise of right
  714. 4Paragraph 4
  715. Applications to settle payments
  716. 5Paragraph 5
  717. Application for review of order
  718. 6Paragraph 6
  719. Part III: Supplementary
  720. 7Paragraph 7
  721. Schedule 18: Transfer of Functions Connected with Television Licences
  722. Part I: Amendments of Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
  723. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  724. 2Paragraph 2
  725. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  726. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  727. Part II: Amendments of Part I of Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 Repealed
  728. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  729. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  730. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  731. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  732. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  733. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  734. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  735. Schedule 19: The Gaelic Television Service : Supplementary Provisions
  736. Status and capacity
  737. 1Paragraph 1
  738. Tenure of office and remuneration
  739. 2Paragraph 2
  740. Disqualification of members of Service for House of Commons
  741. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  742. Proceedings
  743. 4Paragraph 4
  744. 5Paragraph 5
  745. 6Paragraph 6
  746. Employees of the Service
  747. 7Paragraph 7
  748. Financial provision
  749. 8Paragraph 8
  750. 8AParagraph 8A
  751. Authentication of Service ’s seal
  752. 9Paragraph 9
  753. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by the Service
  754. 10Paragraph 10
  755. Accounts and audit
  756. 11Paragraph 11
  757. Annual reports
  758. 12Paragraph 12
  759. Schedule 20: Minor and Consequential Amendments
  760. Parliamentary Papers Act 1840 (c. 9)
  761. 1Paragraph 1
  762. Law of Libel Amendment Act 1888 (c. 64)
  763. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  764. Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)
  765. 3Paragraph 3
  766. Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 (c. 37)
  767. 4Paragraph 4
  768. Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (c. 67)
  769. 5Paragraph 5
  770. Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37)
  771. 6Paragraph 6
  772. Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26)
  773. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  774. Private Places of Entertainment (Licensing) Act 1967 (c. 19)
  775. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  776. Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72)
  777. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  778. London Cab Act 1968 (c. 7)
  779. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  780. Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29)
  781. 11Paragraph 11
  782. Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49)
  783. 12Paragraph 12
  784. Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54)
  785. 13Paragraph 13
  786. Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)
  787. Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34 (N.I.))
  788. 15Paragraph 15
  789. Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
  790. 16Paragraph 16
  791. Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))
  792. 17Paragraph 17
  793. Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
  794. 18Paragraph 18
  795. Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36)
  796. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  797. Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)
  798. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  799. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21)
  800. 21Paragraph 21
  801. Industry Act 1975 (c. 68)
  802. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  803. Scottish Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 69)
  804. 23Paragraph 23
  805. Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)
  806. 24Paragraph 24
  807. Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)
  808. 25Paragraph 25
  809. Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976 (c. 82)
  810. 26Paragraph 26
  811. Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/460 (N.I.5))
  812. 27Paragraph 27
  813. Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
  814. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  815. Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
  816. 29Paragraph 29
  817. Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (c. 42)
  818. 30Paragraph 30
  819. Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49)
  820. 31Paragraph 31
  821. Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/839 (N.I.20))
  822. 32Paragraph 32
  823. Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I.26))
  824. 33Paragraph 33
  825. Insurance Companies Act 1982 (c. 50)
  826. 34Paragraph 34
  827. Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)
  828. 35Paragraph 35
  829. National Audit Act 1983 (c. 44)
  830. 36Paragraph 36
  831. Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55)
  832. 37Paragraph 37 Repealed
  833. Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
  834. 38Paragraph 38 Repealed
  835. Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39)
  836. 39Paragraph 39
  837. Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13)
  838. 40Paragraph 40
  839. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66)
  840. 41Paragraph 41 Repealed
  841. Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985/1204 (N.I.11))
  842. 42Paragraph 42
  843. Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
  844. 43Paragraph 43
  845. Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)
  846. 44Paragraph 44
  847. Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60)
  848. 45Paragraph 45
  849. Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/594 (N.I.3))
  850. 46Paragraph 46
  851. Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c. 38)
  852. 47Paragraph 47 Repealed
  853. Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
  854. 48Paragraph 48 Repealed
  855. Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I.1987/2049 (N.I.20))
  856. 49Paragraph 49 Repealed
  857. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)
  858. 50Paragraph 50 Repealed
  859. Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988 (S.I. 1988/915)
  860. 51Paragraph 51
  861. Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I.1988/1846 (N.I.16))
  862. 52Paragraph 52
  863. Children Act 1989 (c. 41)
  864. 53Paragraph 53
  865. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I.19))
  866. 54Paragraph 54 Repealed
  867. Schedule 21Repeals
  868. Schedule 22: Transitional Provisions and Savings
  869. Preservation of appointments of existing members of the Welsh Authority, the BCC and the BSC
  870. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  871. Power to make provision with respect to complaints to the BCC or BSC
  872. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  873. Power to make provision with respect to complaints under the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988
  874. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  875. Saving of amendments made by Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984
  876. 4Paragraph 4
  877. Transitional modification of amendments made by this Act
  878. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  879. 6Paragraph 6
  880. 7Paragraph 7