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Broadcasting Act 1990 in Wales

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

C3

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. 162Obscenity in programme services: England and Wales.
  242. Racially inflammatory material etc.
  243. 164Inclusion in programme services in Great Britain of racially inflammatory material.
  244. Defamation
  245. 166Defamatory material.
  246. Supplementary
  247. 167Power to make copies of recordings.
  248. Part VIII: Provisions Relating to Wireless Telegraphy
  249. 168Offence of keeping wireless telegraphy station or apparatus available for unauthorised use. Repealed
  250. 169Offence of allowing premises to be used for purpose of unlawful broadcasting. Repealed
  251. 170Prohibition of acts facilitating unauthorised broadcasting. Repealed
  252. 171Amendments of the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967. Repealed
  253. 172Amendments of provisions of 1949 Act relating to penalties and forfeiture. Repealed
  254. 173Extension of search and seizure powers in relation to unlawful broadcasting etc. Repealed
  255. 174Application of Part VIII to Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Repealed
  256. Part IX: Copyright and Related Matters
  257. 175Use as of right of sound recordings in broadcasts and cable programme services.
  258. 176Duty to provide advance information about programmes.
  259. Part X: Miscellaneous and General
  260. Foreign satellite services
  261. 177Orders proscribing unacceptable foreign satellite services.
  262. 178Offence of supporting proscribed foreign satellite services.
  263. Unauthorised decoders
  264. 179Unauthorised decoders for encrypted services etc.
  265. Television licensing
  266. 180Transfer to BBC of functions connected with television licences. Repealed
  267. 181Certain apparatus to be deemed to be apparatus for wireless telegraphy. Repealed
  268. Listed events
  269. 182. Repealed
  270. Gaelic television programmes
  271. 183Financing of programmes in Gaelic out of Gaelic Television Fund.
  272. 183AMembership of the Gaelic Media Service
  273. 184Broadcasting of programmes in Gaelic on Channel 3 in Scotland. Repealed
  274. National television archive
  275. 185Contributions towards maintenance of national television archive.
  276. Duties of BBC as respects independent productions
  277. 186Duty of BBC to include independent productions in their television services. Repealed
  278. 187Information to be furnished by BBC for purposes of reports under section 186.
  279. Power to give directions relating to international obligations
  280. 188Power to give broadcasting bodies etc. directions relating to international obligations.
  281. Matters relating to telecommunication systems
  282. 189Sharing of apparatus by operators of telecom- munication systems. Repealed
  283. 190Modification of certain references in Telecom- munications Act licences. Repealed
  284. 191Revocation of class licence to run broadcast relay systems. Repealed
  285. Application of competition legislation
  286. 192Application of provisions of Fair Trading Act 1973 to broadcasting and telecommunication services. Repealed
  287. 193Modification of networking arrangements in consequence of competition legislation
  288. 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  289. 194AModification of Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 in its application to agreements relating to Channel 3 news provision.
  290. General
  291. 195Offences by bodies corporate.
  292. 196Entry and search of premises.
  293. 197Restriction on disclosure of information. Repealed
  294. 198Financial provisions.
  295. 199Notices.
  296. 200Regulations and orders.
  297. 201Programme services.
  298. 202General interpretation.
  299. 203Consequential and transitional provisions.
  300. 204Short title, commencement and extent.
  301. Schedule 1: The Independent Television Commission: Supplementary Provisions Repealed
  302. Status and capacity Repealed
  303. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  304. Appointment of members Repealed
  305. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  306. Tenure of office Repealed
  307. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  308. Remuneration and pensions of members Repealed
  309. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  310. Disqualification of members of Commission for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly Repealed
  311. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  312. Proceedings Repealed
  313. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  314. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  315. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  316. Employees of the Commission Repealed
  317. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  318. Authentication of Commission’s seal Repealed
  319. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  320. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Commission Repealed
  321. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  322. Finances of Commission Repealed
  323. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  324. Advances to Commission Repealed
  325. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  326. Accounts and audit Repealed
  327. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  328. Annual reports Repealed
  329. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  330. Advisory committees Repealed
  331. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  332. Schedule 2: Restrictions on the Holding of Licences
  333. Part I: General
  334. 1Paragraph 1
  335. 2Paragraph 2
  336. 3Paragraph 3
  337. 3AParagraph 3A Repealed
  338. 3BParagraph 3B Repealed
  339. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  340. Part II: Disqualification for Holding Licences
  341. General disqualification of non-EEC nationals and bodies having political connections
  342. 1Paragraph 1
  343. Disqualification of religious bodies
  344. 2Paragraph 2
  345. Disqualification of publicly-funded bodies for radio service licences
  346. 3Paragraph 3
  347. General disqualification on grounds of undue influence
  348. 4Paragraph 4
  349. General disqualification of broadcasting bodies
  350. 5Paragraph 5
  351. Disqualification of certain companies for certain licences
  352. 5AParagraph 5A
  353. General disqualification of advertising agencies
  354. 6Paragraph 6
  355. Part III.: Restrictions to Prevent Accumulations of Interests in Licensed Services
  356. Part IV: Restrictions on Controlling Interests in Both Newspapers and Licensed Services
  357. Part V: Restriction on Holding of Licences by Operators of Public Telecommunication Systems
  358. Schedule 3: The Channel Four Television Corporation: Supplementary Provisions
  359. Status and capacity
  360. 1Paragraph 1
  361. Appointment of members
  362. 2Paragraph 2
  363. Tenure of office
  364. 3Paragraph 3
  365. Remuneration and pensions of members
  366. 4Paragraph 4
  367. Disqualification of members of Corporation for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly
  368. 5Paragraph 5
  369. Proceedings
  370. 6Paragraph 6
  371. 7Paragraph 7
  372. 8Paragraph 8
  373. Employees of the Corporation
  374. 9Paragraph 9
  375. Authentication of Corporation’s seal
  376. 10Paragraph 10
  377. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Corporation
  378. 11Paragraph 11
  379. Accounts and audit
  380. 12Paragraph 12
  381. Annual reports
  382. 13Paragraph 13
  383. Schedule 4: References with Respect to Networking Arrangements Repealed
  384. Report by OFT on reference under s. 39 Repealed
  385. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  386. The competition test Repealed
  387. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  388. Duty to modify arrangements in consequence of OFT’s report Repealed
  389. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  390. References to Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC Repealed
  391. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  392. Further provision about references under paragraph 4 Repealed
  393. 4AParagraph 4A Repealed
  394. Report by Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC on reference under paragraph 4 Repealed
  395. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  396. Duty to modify arrangements in consequence of Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC’s report Repealed
  397. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  398. Power of OFT to review previous decision with respect to arrangements Repealed
  399. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  400. Power to obtain information Repealed
  401. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  402. Enforcement Repealed
  403. 8AParagraph 8A Repealed
  404. 8BParagraph 8B Repealed
  405. False or misleading information Repealed
  406. 8CParagraph 8C Repealed
  407. Duty of OFT to assist Monopolies and Mergers CommissionMMC Repealed
  408. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  409. Interpretation Repealed
  410. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  411. Schedule 5: Special Provisions Relating to Public Teletext Service Repealed
  412. The relevant service Repealed
  413. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  414. Applications for licence to provide the relevant service Repealed
  415. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  416. Consideration of applications and award of licence Repealed
  417. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  418. Conditions requiring licence holder to deliver promised service Repealed
  419. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  420. Failure to begin providing licensed service and financial penalties on revocation of licence Repealed
  421. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  422. Renewal of licence to provide relevant service Repealed
  423. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  424. Additional methods of enforcement of licence to provide relevant service Repealed
  425. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  426. Schedule 6: S4C: Supplementary Provisions
  427. Status and capacity
  428. 1Paragraph 1
  429. Appointment of members
  430. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  431. Tenure of office
  432. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  433. Remuneration and pensions of members
  434. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  435. Disqualification of members of Authority for House of Commons
  436. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  437. Proceedings
  438. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  439. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  440. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  441. Employees of S4C
  442. 9Paragraph 9
  443. Authentication of S4C’s seal
  444. 10Paragraph 10
  445. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by S4C
  446. 11Paragraph 11
  447. Accounts and audit
  448. 12Paragraph 12
  449. Annual reports
  450. 13Paragraph 13
  451. Advisory committees
  452. 14Paragraph 14
  453. Schedule 6A: The S4C Board
  454. 1Membership
  455. 2Membership
  456. 3Tenure of office
  457. 4Remuneration and pensions of members
  458. 5Proceedings
  459. 6Proceedings
  460. 7Proceedings
  461. 8Proceedings
  462. Schedule 7: Qualifying Revenue: Supplementary Provisions
  463. Part I: Qualifying Revenue for purposes of Part I or II of this Act
  464. Computation of qualifying revenue
  465. 1Paragraph 1
  466. Disputes
  467. 2Paragraph 2
  468. Part II: Qualifying Revenue for purposes of Part III of this Act
  469. Computation of qualifying revenue
  470. 1Paragraph 1
  471. Disputes
  472. 2Paragraph 2
  473. Schedule 8: The Radio Authority: Supplementary Provisions Repealed
  474. Status and capacity Repealed
  475. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  476. Appointment of members Repealed
  477. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  478. Tenure of office Repealed
  479. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  480. Remuneration and pensions of members Repealed
  481. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  482. Disqualification of members of Authority for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly Repealed
  483. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  484. Proceedings Repealed
  485. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  486. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  487. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  488. Employees of the Authority Repealed
  489. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  490. Authentication of Authority’s seal Repealed
  491. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  492. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Authority Repealed
  493. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  494. Finances of Authority Repealed
  495. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  496. Advances to Authority Repealed
  497. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  498. Accounts and audit Repealed
  499. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  500. Annual reports Repealed
  501. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  502. Advisory committees Repealed
  503. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  504. Schedule 9: Scheme Providing for Division of Assets of IBA
  505. Preliminary
  506. 1Paragraph 1
  507. Making and modification of transfer scheme
  508. 2Paragraph 2
  509. Content of transfer scheme
  510. 3Paragraph 3
  511. Effect of transfer scheme
  512. 4Paragraph 4
  513. Third parties affected by transfer scheme
  514. 5Paragraph 5
  515. Supplemental provisions of scheme
  516. 6Paragraph 6
  517. Vesting of IBA’s property after coming into force of scheme
  518. 7Paragraph 7
  519. Certificate of Secretary of State as to vesting of property etc.
  520. 8Paragraph 8
  521. Power of Secretary of State to control division of IBA’s pension fund
  522. 9Paragraph 9
  523. Discharge by IBA of contingent etc. liabilities
  524. 10Paragraph 10
  525. Final accounts and annual report of IBA
  526. 11Paragraph 11
  527. Schedule 10: Supplementary Provisions Relating To Dissolution of Cable Authority
  528. Provisions as to vesting of property etc. of Cable Authority
  529. 1Paragraph 1
  530. 2Paragraph 2
  531. Transfer of employees
  532. 3Paragraph 3
  533. Final accounts and annual report of Cable Authority
  534. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  535. Schedule 11: Transitional Provisions Relating to IBA’s Broadcasting Services
  536. Part I: General
  537. Paragraph
  538. Part II: Television Broadcasting Services to be provided by Commission
  539. IBA’s television broadcasting services to be provided by Commission during interim period
  540. 1Paragraph 1
  541. General provisions about programme contracts and programme contractors
  542. 2Paragraph 2
  543. Provisions relating to Channel 4
  544. 3Paragraph 3
  545. Provisions relating to teletext services
  546. 4Paragraph 4
  547. Provisions relating to DBS services
  548. 5Paragraph 5
  549. General provisions relating to S4C
  550. 6Paragraph 6
  551. Broadcasting of advertisements on S4C
  552. 7Paragraph 7
  553. Financing of S4C during interim period
  554. 8Paragraph 8
  555. Delivery of programmes by means of local delivery services
  556. 9Paragraph 9
  557. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Complaints Commission
  558. 10Paragraph 10
  559. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Standards Council
  560. 11Paragraph 11
  561. Supplementary provisions
  562. 12Paragraph 12
  563. Part III: Replacement of DBS Contracts by Licences under Part I
  564. Replacement of DBS programme contract by domestic satellite licence
  565. 1Paragraph 1
  566. Power to require licence holder to make additional payments under 1981 Act
  567. 2Paragraph 2
  568. Replacement of DBS teletext contract by additional services licence
  569. 3Paragraph 3
  570. Part IV: Sound Broadcasting Services to be Provided by Radio Authority
  571. Certain local sound broadcasting services of IBA to be provided by Radio Authority as from transfer date
  572. 1Paragraph 1
  573. Preservation of certain local sound broadcasting contracts
  574. 2Paragraph 2
  575. Delivery of programmes by means of local delivery services
  576. 3Paragraph 3
  577. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Complaints Commission
  578. 4Paragraph 4
  579. Provisions relating to Broadcasting Standards Council
  580. 5Paragraph 5
  581. Supplementary provisions
  582. 6Paragraph 6
  583. Part V: Replacement of Programme Contracts by Local Licences
  584. Replacement of contracts to which paragraph 2(1) in Part IV applies by local licences
  585. 1Paragraph 1
  586. Replacement by local licences of certain contracts for the provision of local sound broadcasts in localities in which such broadcasts were already provided
  587. 2Paragraph 2
  588. Common provisions applying to licences granted in pursuance of paragraph 1(1) or 2(1) above
  589. 3Paragraph 3
  590. Saving for liabilities under terminated contracts
  591. 4Paragraph 4
  592. Schedule 12: Transitional Provisions Relating to Existing Cable Services Repealed
  593. Part I: General Repealed
  594. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  595. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  596. Part II: Licensing of Existing Cable Services Repealed
  597. Prescribed diffusion services: continuation in force of existing licences Repealed
  598. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  599. Prescribed diffusion services: replacement of cable licences by local delivery licences Repealed
  600. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  601. Prescribed diffusion services: grant of new licences to provide existing services Repealed
  602. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  603. Prescribed diffusion services: cable licences to be succeeded on their expiry by local delivery licences Repealed
  604. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  605. Other diffusion services: continuation in force of existing licences Repealed
  606. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  607. Other diffusion services: replacement of cable licences by local delivery licences Repealed
  608. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  609. Other diffusion services: certain licences to cease to have effect Repealed
  610. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  611. Other diffusion services: certain unlicensed services to be licensed as cableservices or local delivery services Repealed
  612. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  613. Other diffusion services: services falling partly within and partly outside franchise areas Repealed
  614. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  615. Restricted services: replacement of existing licences Repealed
  616. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  617. Requests made under this Part Repealed
  618. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  619. Saving for liabilities under terminated licences Repealed
  620. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  621. Part III: Provisions Relating to Licences in Force under or by virtue of this Schedule Repealed
  622. Effect of relevant licences Repealed
  623. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  624. General provisions about relevant licences Repealed
  625. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  626. Restrictions on the holding of certain relevant licences Repealed
  627. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  628. Inclusion of broadcasts in licensed services Repealed
  629. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  630. 4AParagraph 4A Repealed
  631. Inclusion of local material in prescribed diffusion services Repealed
  632. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  633. Revocation of licences Repealed
  634. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  635. Supplementary provisions Repealed
  636. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  637. Schedule 13
  638. Status and capacity
  639. 1Paragraph 1
  640. Appointment of members
  641. 2Paragraph 2
  642. Tenure of office
  643. 3Paragraph 3
  644. Remuneration and pensions of members
  645. 4Paragraph 4
  646. Proceedings
  647. 5Paragraph 5
  648. 6Paragraph 6
  649. 7Paragraph 7
  650. Employees of the BCC
  651. 8Paragraph 8
  652. Financial provisions
  653. 9Paragraph 9
  654. Authentication of BCC’s seal
  655. 10Paragraph 10
  656. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by BCC
  657. 11Paragraph 11
  658. Accounts and audit
  659. 12Paragraph 12
  660. Schedule 14
  661. Status and capacity
  662. 1Paragraph 1
  663. Appointment of members
  664. 2Paragraph 2
  665. Tenure of office
  666. 3Paragraph 3
  667. Remuneration and pensions of members
  668. 4Paragraph 4
  669. Disqualification of members of Council for House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly
  670. 5Paragraph 5
  671. Proceedings
  672. 6Paragraph 6
  673. 7Paragraph 7
  674. 8Paragraph 8
  675. Employees of the Council
  676. 9Paragraph 9
  677. Financial provisions
  678. 10Paragraph 10
  679. Authentication of Council’s seal
  680. 11Paragraph 11
  681. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by Council
  682. 12Paragraph 12
  683. Accounts and audit
  684. 13Paragraph 13
  685. Schedule 15: Application of 1959 Act to Television and Sound Programmes
  686. Interpretation
  687. 1Paragraph 1
  688. Liability of person providing live programme material
  689. 2Paragraph 2
  690. Obscene articles kept for inclusion in programmes
  691. 3Paragraph 3
  692. Requirement for consent of Director of Public Prosecutions
  693. 4Paragraph 4
  694. Defences
  695. 5Paragraph 5
  696. Exclusion of proceedings under common law
  697. 6Paragraph 6
  698. Schedule 16: Amendments of the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967 Repealed
  699. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  700. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  701. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  702. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  703. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  704. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  705. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  706. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  707. Schedule 17: Information About Programmes: Copyright
  708. Part I: Copyright Licensing
  709. 1Paragraph 1
  710. Part II: Use of Information as of Right
  711. Circumstances in which right available
  712. 2Paragraph 2
  713. Notice of intention to exercise right
  714. 3Paragraph 3
  715. Conditions for exercise of right
  716. 4Paragraph 4
  717. Applications to settle payments
  718. 5Paragraph 5
  719. Application for review of order
  720. 6Paragraph 6
  721. Part III: Supplementary
  722. 7Paragraph 7
  723. Schedule 18: Transfer of Functions Connected with Television Licences
  724. Part I: Amendments of Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
  725. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  726. 2Paragraph 2
  727. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  728. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  729. Part II: Amendments of Part I of Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 Repealed
  730. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  731. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  732. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  733. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  734. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  735. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  736. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  737. Schedule 19: The Gaelic Television Service : Supplementary Provisions
  738. Status and capacity
  739. 1Paragraph 1
  740. Tenure of office and remuneration
  741. 2Paragraph 2
  742. Disqualification of members of Service for House of Commons
  743. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  744. Proceedings
  745. 4Paragraph 4
  746. 5Paragraph 5
  747. 6Paragraph 6
  748. Employees of the Service
  749. 7Paragraph 7
  750. Financial provision
  751. 8Paragraph 8
  752. 8AParagraph 8A
  753. Authentication of Service ’s seal
  754. 9Paragraph 9
  755. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by the Service
  756. 10Paragraph 10
  757. Accounts and audit
  758. 11Paragraph 11
  759. Annual reports
  760. 12Paragraph 12
  761. Schedule 20: Minor and Consequential Amendments
  762. Parliamentary Papers Act 1840 (c. 9)
  763. 1Paragraph 1
  764. Law of Libel Amendment Act 1888 (c. 64)
  765. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  766. Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)
  767. 3Paragraph 3
  768. Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 (c. 37)
  769. 4Paragraph 4
  770. Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (c. 67)
  771. 5Paragraph 5
  772. Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37)
  773. 6Paragraph 6
  774. Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26)
  775. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  776. Private Places of Entertainment (Licensing) Act 1967 (c. 19)
  777. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  778. Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72)
  779. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  780. London Cab Act 1968 (c. 7)
  781. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  782. Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29)
  783. 11Paragraph 11
  784. Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49)
  785. 12Paragraph 12
  786. Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54)
  787. 13Paragraph 13
  788. Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)
  789. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  790. Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34 (N.I.))
  791. 15Paragraph 15
  792. Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
  793. 16Paragraph 16
  794. Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))
  795. 17Paragraph 17
  796. Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
  797. 18Paragraph 18
  798. Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36)
  799. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  800. Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)
  801. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  802. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21)
  803. 21Paragraph 21
  804. Industry Act 1975 (c. 68)
  805. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  806. Scottish Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 69)
  807. 23Paragraph 23
  808. Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)
  809. 24Paragraph 24
  810. Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)
  811. 25Paragraph 25
  812. Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976 (c. 82)
  813. 26Paragraph 26
  814. Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/460 (N.I.5))
  815. 27Paragraph 27
  816. Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
  817. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  818. Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
  819. 29Paragraph 29
  820. Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (c. 42)
  821. 30Paragraph 30
  822. Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49)
  823. 31Paragraph 31
  824. Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/839 (N.I.20))
  825. 32Paragraph 32
  826. Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I.26))
  827. 33Paragraph 33
  828. Insurance Companies Act 1982 (c. 50)
  829. 34Paragraph 34
  830. Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)
  831. 35Paragraph 35
  832. National Audit Act 1983 (c. 44)
  833. 36Paragraph 36
  834. Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55)
  835. 37Paragraph 37 Repealed
  836. Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
  837. 38Paragraph 38 Repealed
  838. Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39)
  839. 39Paragraph 39
  840. Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13)
  841. 40Paragraph 40
  842. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66)
  843. 41Paragraph 41 Repealed
  844. Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985/1204 (N.I.11))
  845. 42Paragraph 42
  846. Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
  847. 43Paragraph 43
  848. Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)
  849. 44Paragraph 44
  850. Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60)
  851. 45Paragraph 45
  852. Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/594 (N.I.3))
  853. 46Paragraph 46
  854. Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c. 38)
  855. 47Paragraph 47 Repealed
  856. Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
  857. 48Paragraph 48 Repealed
  858. Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I.1987/2049 (N.I.20))
  859. 49Paragraph 49 Repealed
  860. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)
  861. 50Paragraph 50 Repealed
  862. Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988 (S.I. 1988/915)
  863. 51Paragraph 51
  864. Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I.1988/1846 (N.I.16))
  865. 52Paragraph 52
  866. Children Act 1989 (c. 41)
  867. 53Paragraph 53
  868. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I.19))
  869. 54Paragraph 54 Repealed
  870. Schedule 21: Repeals
  871. Schedule 22: Transitional Provisions and Savings
  872. Preservation of appointments of existing members of the Welsh Authority, the BCC and the BSC
  873. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  874. Power to make provision with respect to complaints to the BCC or BSC
  875. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  876. Power to make provision with respect to complaints under the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988
  877. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  878. Saving of amendments made by Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984
  879. 4Paragraph 4
  880. Transitional modification of amendments made by this Act
  881. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  882. 6Paragraph 6
  883. 7Paragraph 7