# The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


BROADCASTING
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Made 4th February 2026
Laid before Parliament 6th February 2026
Coming into force 1st April 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 365 (1) and (4)(b) and 402 (3) of the Communications Act 2003, including as extended by—
(a) the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2003;
(b) the Communications (Jersey) Order 2003;
(c) the Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2003;
(d) the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2004;
(e) the Broadcasting and Communications (Jersey) Order 2004.
The Treasury has consented to the making of these Regulations in accordance with section 365 (6) of the Communications Act 2003.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/104/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/communications-television-licensing-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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