# The Broadcasting (Independent Productions) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under sections 277(12), 278C(10) and 309(5) of, and paragraphs 1(13) and 7(11) of Schedule 12 to, the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Coming into force 1st January 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 277(1)(b), 277(2)(b), 278C(2), 309(2) and 402(3)(c) of, and paragraphs 1(1)(b) and 1(2)(b), 7(1)(b) and 7(2)(b) of Schedule 12 to, the Communications Act 2003.
The Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM, the BBC and S4C in accordance with sections 277(11), 278C(9) and 309(4) of, and paragraphs 1(12) and 7(10) of Schedule 12 to, the Communications Act 2003.
A draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with sections 277(12), 278C(10) and 309(5) of, and paragraphs 1(13) and 7(11) of Schedule 12 to, the Communications Act 2003.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348275360/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-broadcasting-independent-productions-regulations-2025/introduction
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