Explanatory note

This Order extends to the Bailiwick of Jersey Part 4 of the Communications Act 2003, subject to modifications set out in Schedule 1 to the Order, which concerns the licensing of television reception. Other provisions of the Act were previously extended by the Communications (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I.2003/3197). Part 4 includes provisions enabling the Secretary of State to make regulations in respect of television licence fees, and further provisions concerning powers to enforce television licensing.

In addition the Order makes drafting amendments to the Schedule of the Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3196), Schedule 1 of the Broadcasting (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I.2003/3203) and Schedule 2 of the above mentioned Communications Order and revokes article 2 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Channel Islands) (Amendment Order) 1997 (S.I. 1997/284) as it applies to Jersey.