# The Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016, Regulation 13: Resolution of disputes by OFCOM


(1) OFCOM must—
(a) consider a dispute referred to them under regulation 12; and
(b) make a determination for resolving it.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the determination must be made as soon as reasonably practicable, and, except in exceptional circumstances—
(a) in the case of a dispute relating to a request under regulation 6, within a period of four months beginning with the date of receipt of the complete reference; or
(b) in any other case, within a period of two months beginning with the date of receipt of the complete reference.
(3) A “complete reference” is a reference which complies with the requirements imposed by OFCOM under regulation 12(6).
(4) It is the duty of a network provider, infrastructure operator or rights holder to comply with OFCOM's determination.
(5) That duty is enforceable in civil proceedings by OFCOM or a relevant person—
(a) for an injunction;
(b) for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988; or
(c) for any other appropriate remedy or relief.
(6) A “relevant person” is a person who is or might be affected by a failure to comply with the duty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/700/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/communications-access-to-infrastructure-regulations-2016/regulation-13
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