# Broadcasting Act 1996, Section 110: General functions of OFCOM in relation to complaints.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, it shall be the duty of OFCOM to consider and adjudicate on complaints which are made to them in accordance with sections 111 and 114 and relate—
(a) to unjust or unfair treatment in programmes to which section 107 applies, or
(b) to unwarranted infringement of privacy in, or in connection with the obtaining of material included in, such programmes.
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(3) In exercising their functions under subsection (1), OFCOM shall take into account any relevant provisions of the codes maintained by them under section 107...
(4) In this Part—
“a fairness complaint” means a complaint to OFCOM in respect of any of the matters referred to in subsection (1)(a) and (b), ...
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/55/section/110 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/broadcasting-act-1996/section-110
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