Regulation 2 Exempt descriptions of information

(1)

The duty in section 24A(1) of the 2003 Act^f1 does not apply to the descriptions of information specified in paragraphs (2) to (4).

(2)

Information relating to the exercise of the functions of OFCOM concerning—

(a)

programme and fairness standards for television and radio;

(b)

unjust or unfair treatment or unwarranted infringement of privacy in connection with programmes;

(c)

the broadcasting of local items during an election period;

(d)

party political broadcasts.

(3)

Information relating to the exercise of the functions of OFCOM concerning the enforcement of licences to provide television and radio services.

(4)

Information relating to—

(a)

the constitutional and funding arrangements of OFCOM;

(b)

the management of OFCOM.

Annotations

f1: The duty in section 24A(1) is for OFCOM to provide the Secretary of State, at least 24 hours before publication, with any information that they propose to publish.