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Section 105G Withdrawing codes of practice about security measuresF1F2

(1)

Before withdrawing a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

(a)

publish notice of the proposal to withdraw the code; and

(b)

consult the following about the proposal—

(i)

OFCOM;

(ii)

providers of public electronic communications networks to whom the code applies;

(iii)

providers of public electronic communications services to whom the code applies; and

(iv)

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(2)

Where the Secretary of State withdraws a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

(a)

publish notice of the withdrawal of the code; and

(b)

lay a copy of the notice before Parliament.

(3)

A withdrawal of a code of practice has effect at the time of the publication of the notice of withdrawal under subsection (2), unless the notice specifies a different withdrawal time.

(4)

A notice of withdrawal may—

(a)

specify different withdrawal times for different purposes;

(b)

include savings.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Ss. 105A-105D and cross-heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

F2

Ss. 105E-105I inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 3, 28(1)(b)