# The Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


RETAINED EU LAW REFORM
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Sift requirements satisfied 11th March 2026
Made 13th April 2026
Laid before Parliament 16th April 2026
Coming into force 7th May 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 14(1) and 20(1)(b) of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.
The Secretary of State is a relevant national authority for the purposes of section 14(1) of the 2023 Act.
The requirements of paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 5 to the 2023 Act (relating to the appropriate Parliamentary procedure for these Regulations) have been satisfied.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/407/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electronic-commerce-amendment-and-consequential-provision-regulations-2026/introduction
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