Section 339 Review of fulfilment by S4C of public service remitF4F5I1
The Secretary of State may carry out a review of the performance F1by S4C of its duty to fulfil its public service remit.
The first review carried out under this section—
shall be a review relating to the period since the passing of this Act; and
must not be carried out before the end of the period of five years beginning with the day of the passing of this Act.
A subsequent review—
shall be a review relating to the period since the end of the period to which the previous review related; and
must not be carried out less than five years after the day of the publication of the report of the previous review.
On a review under this section the Secretary of State—
shall consult the National Assembly for Wales and F2S4C on the matters under review; and
shall have regard to their opinions when reaching his conclusions.
The Secretary of State shall also consult such other persons as he considers are likely to be affected by whether, and in what manner, F3S4C perform the duty mentioned in subsection (1).
As soon as practicable after the conclusion of a review under this section the Secretary of State must publish a report of his conclusions.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 339(1) substituted (1.1.2026) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(2); S.I. 2025/1049, reg. 3(v)
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Word in s. 339(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
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Word in s. 339(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
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Word in s. 339 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
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Word in s. 339 heading substituted (1.1.2026) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(4)(b); S.I. 2025/1049, reg. 3(v)
Commencement
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S. 339 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)
Notes on Part 3
Textual amendments
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Word in Pt. 3 inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(4), 47(1)
Modifications
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Pt. 3: amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 2012/292, Sch. Pt. 2 (12.7.2012) by The Broadcasting (Local Digital Television Programme Services and Independent Productions) (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1842), art. 4
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Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (14.2.2012) by The Local Digital Television Programme Services Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/292), arts. 1, 4, Sch. Pt. 2
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Pt. 3 modified (1.4.2025) by The Community Radio Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/160), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. (with art. 8)
Notes on Chapter 4
Textual amendments
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Ss. 263-271 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3197 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/855), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)
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Ss. 263-271 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3195 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/856), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)
Notes on Enforcement against S4C
Textual amendments
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Word in s. 339 cross-heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 40; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)