Section 198C OFCOM reports on C4C's media content duties and commissioning duties

(1)

F1For each relevant period, OFCOM must—

(a)

carry out a review of the extent to which C4C have discharged their duties under section F2sections 198A and 198AA, and

(b)

prepare a report on the matters found on the review.

(2)

OFCOM must publish each report under this section—

(a)

as soon as practicable after its preparation is complete, and

(b)

in such manner as they consider appropriate.

(3)

“Relevant period” means each period selected by OFCOM for the purposes of section 264(1)(b) that ends after this section comes into force.

Annotations

F1: Ss. 198B-198D inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 23(1), 47(1)
F2: Words in s. 198C(1)(a) substituted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 1.10.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(4)(b), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2025/1049, reg. 2(b)
F3: Words in s. 198C heading inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 1.10.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(4)(a), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2025/1049, reg. 2(b)