# The Electronic Communications (Networks and Services) (Designated Vendor Directions) (Penalties) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 97(4) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 97(3)(a) and 402(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.
In accordance with section 97(4) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before, and approved by resolution, of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348268744/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-electronic-communications-networks-and-services-designated-vendor-directions-penalties-order-2025/introduction
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