Paragraph 8 Directions

(1)

The Regulator may give directions in writing to the operator for the purpose of ensuring that the switching service continues to meet the requirements of regulation 15(2).

(2)

A direction may—

(a)

require or prohibit the taking of specified action by the operator in the operation of the switching service;

(b)

set standards to be met in the operation of the switching service.

(3)

A direction must inform the operator of—

(a)

the date by which its terms must be complied with; and

(b)

the Regulator’s power to—

(i)

require the operator to pay a penalty pursuant to paragraph 9(1)(b) in the event of the operator’s failure to comply with the direction; and

(ii)

apply to the court for an order pursuant to paragraph 11 for the purpose of securing the operator’s compliance with the direction.

Notes on the whole SI

Textual amendments

F1: Regulations revoked (14.12.2023 for the revocation of reg. 44) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), s. 86(3), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with s. 1(4)); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 2(c)(xiv)