Section 123 Directions.

United Kingdom

(1)

A person to whom a direction is given under this Act shall give effect to it.

(2)

Any power conferred by this Act to give a direction shall include power to vary or revoke the direction.

(3)

Any direction given under this Act shall be in writing.

F1(4)

OFCOM may give a direction under this Act only if they are satisfied that the direction—

(a)

is objectively justifiable,

(b)

does not discriminate unduly against particular persons or a particular description of persons,

(c)

is proportionate to what it is intended to achieve, and

(d)

is transparent in relation to what it is intended to achieve.

Annotations

F1: S. 123(4) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 47; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3