# The Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


BROADCASTING
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Made 15th May 2026
Laid before Parliament 19th May 2026
Coming into force 1st July 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 362AF(1)(a) and 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003.
In accordance with section 362AF(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State considers that the television selection services designated by these Regulations are used by a significant number of members of the public in the United Kingdom.
In accordance with section 362AF(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State has received a report from OFCOM under section 362AG of that Act relating to the television selection services designated by these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/531/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/television-selection-services-designation-regulations-2026/introduction
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