# The Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2024, Article 63: Confirmation of directions under article 62


(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a direction under article 62, OFCOM must give the person to whom it is given—
(a) an opportunity of making representations to them about the grounds on which it was given and its effect, and
(b) an opportunity of proposing steps (if any) to remedy the situation.
(2) As soon as practicable after the period allowed by OFCOM for making those representations has ended (and in any event within three months beginning with the day on which the direction was given), they must determine—
(a) whether the contravention providing the grounds for the giving of the direction did occur, and
(b) whether the circumstances made it a case justifying the giving of the direction.
(3) The period of three months mentioned in paragraph (2) may be extended by up to three months if OFCOM—
(a) require additional time to consider representations received, or
(b) decide that it is necessary to obtain additional information from the person in order to make a determination under paragraph (2).
(4) If OFCOM decide that the contravention did occur and that the direction was justified, they may confirm the direction.
(5) If not, they must exercise their power to revoke it.
(6) As soon as reasonably practicable after determining whether to confirm the direction, OFCOM must notify the person to whom it was given of their decision.
(7) Conditions included in a direction by virtue of article 62(8) have effect only if the direction is confirmed.
(8) Every person to whom a direction has been confirmed under paragraph (4) must comply with it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1046/article/63 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-premium-rate-services-order-2024/article-63
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