# Communications Act 2003, Section 105G: Withdrawing codes of practice about security measures


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/105G (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/communications-act-2003/section-105G
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