Explanatory note

These Regulations bring into force in relation to England and Wales on 26th December 2022 and in relation to Scotland on 1st July 2023 those provisions of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (the “Act”) relating to the electronic communications code which are not already in force. Those provisions are sections 1 and 2 of the Act and the Schedule to the Act. Section 1 inserts provisions relating to code rights in respect of land connected with leased premises as Part 4A of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003. Section 2 provides for related amendments, which are set out in the Schedule to Act.

The Explanatory Notes to the Act provide further explanation of the reforms to the electronic communications code introduced by the Act and are available online (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2520/publications) and in hard copy from TSO, PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN (telephone orders/general enquiries: 0333 202 5070).

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.