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UKPGA-2010-24 Digital Economy Act 2010 UK

Current to 2024-08-27

Contents
preamble

Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

OFCOM reports

s. 1 — OFCOM reports on infrastructure, internet domain names etc
s. 1(1)

In Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Communications Act 2003 (electronic communications networks and services), after section 134 insert—

s. 1(2)

In section 135(3) of that Act (information required for purposes of Chapter 1 functions), after paragraph (ib) insert—.

s. 2 — OFCOM reports on media content

After section 264 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 3 — Obligation to notify subscribers of reported infringements

After section 124 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 4 — Obligation to provide infringement lists to copyright owners

After section 124A of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 5 — Approval of code about the initial obligations

After section 124B of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 6 — Initial obligations code by OFCOM in the absence of an approved code

After section 124C of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 7 — Contents of initial obligations code

After section 124D of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 8 — Progress reports

After section 124E of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 9 — Obligations to limit internet access: assessment and preparation

After section 124F of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 10 — Obligations to limit internet access

After section 124G of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 11 — Code by OFCOM about obligations to limit internet access

After section 124H of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 12 — Contents of code about obligations to limit internet access

After section 124I of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 13 — Subscriber appeals

After section 124J of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 14 — Enforcement of obligations

After section 124K of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 15 — Sharing of costs

After section 124L of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 16 — Interpretation and consequential provision
s. 16(1)

After section 124M of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 16(2)

In section 135(3) of that Act (information required for purposes of Chapter 1 functions), after paragraph (i) insert—.

s. 16(3)

In Schedule 8 to that Act (decisions not subject to appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal), after paragraph 9 insert—

s. 17 — Power to make provision about injunctions preventing access to locations on the internet

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s. 18 — Consultation and Parliamentary scrutiny

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Powers in relation to internet domain registries

s. 19 — Powers in relation to internet domain registries

After section 124N of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 20 — Appointment of manager of internet domain registry
s. 20(1)

After section 124O of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 20(2)

In section 192(1)(d) of that Act (appeals against decisions of the Secretary of State), after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—.

s. 20(3)

In section 402(1) of that Act (powers of the Secretary of State to make orders and regulations), after “conferred by” insert “ section 124P and ”.

s. 21 — Application to court to alter constitution of internet domain registry

After section 124Q of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

Channel Four Television Corporation

s. 22 — Functions of C4C in relation to media content
s. 22(1)

Before section 199 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 22(2)

In section 199(2) of that Act (functions of C4C), for “C4C's primary functions are” substitute “In subsection (1) “primary functions” means—and in the heading for that section, at the beginning insert “ Other ”.

s. 22(3)

In Schedule 9 to that Act (arrangements about carrying on C4C's activities)—

s. 22(3)(a)

in paragraph 1(1), after paragraph (a) (but before “and”) insert—,

s. 22(3)(b)

in paragraph 10, in the definition of “relevant licence period”, after paragraph (a) (but before “and”) insert—, and

s. 22(3)(c)

in that definition, in paragraph (b), for “any other such notification” substitute “ any other notification under paragraph 1 ”.

s. 22(4)

Accordingly, in the heading for Part 3 of that Act (television and radio services), at the end insert “ ETC ”.

s. 22(5)

In section 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Channel 4 to be provided by C4C), for “The function of the Corporation shall be to” substitute “ The Corporation must ”.

s. 22(6)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to that Act (status and capacity of C4C)—

s. 22(6)(a)

in sub-paragraph (4)(b), for “primary functions” substitute “ Channel 4 functions ”, and

s. 22(6)(b)

after that sub-paragraph insert—

s. 23 — Monitoring and enforcing C4C's media content duties
s. 23(1)

After section 198A of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s. 23(2)

After section 271 of that Act insert—

Independent television services

s. 24 — Determination of Channel 3 licence areas
s. 24(1)

In section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (establishment of Channel 3)—

s. 24(1)(a)

omit subsection (7) (restriction on providing a single Channel 3 service for the whole of England or the whole of Scotland), and

s. 24(1)(b)

after that subsection insert—

s. 24(2)

Section 216 of the Communications Act 2003 (renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences) is amended as follows.

s. 24(3)

For subsection (4) substitute—

s. 24(4)

After subsection (6) insert—

s. 24(5)

In subsection (8)(a) for “subsection (4)(c)” substitute “ subsection (4A)(c) ”.

s. 24(6)

In subsection (10) for the words from “, in accordance” to the end substitute “—

s. 24(6)(a)

to any determination under subsection (4A)(a);

s. 24(6)(b)

in accordance with the determination under subsection (4A)(b), to the requirements imposed by section 217(4).”

s. 24(7)

After section 216 of that Act insert—

s. 24(8)

In section 217(1) of that Act, in the opening words, for “section 216(4)(b)” substitute “ section 216(4A)(b) ”.

s. 25 — Initial expiry date for Channel 3 and 5 and public teletext licences
s. 25(1)

Section 224 of the Communications Act 2003 (initial expiry date for licences) is amended as follows.

s. 25(2)

For subsection (1) (meaning of “initial expiry date”) substitute—

s. 25(3)

In subsection (2) (power to postpone initial expiry date), at the end insert “ for one or more of the types of licence mentioned in subsection (1) ”.

s. 25(4)

Omit subsection (3) (no postponement if digital switchover is to occur before 1 July 2013).

s. 26 — Initial expiry date: consequential provision
s. 26(1)

Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Communications Act 2003 (regulatory structure for independent television services) is amended as follows.

s. 26(2)

In each of sections 214(6) and 216(12) (definition of “licensing period” for Channels 3 and 5)—

s. 26(2)(a)

in the opening words, after “licensing period” insert “ , in relation to a licence, ”,

s. 26(2)(b)

in paragraph (a), at the end (but before “or”) insert “ for that type of licence ”, and

s. 26(2)(c)

in paragraph (b), at the end insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(3)

In each of sections 219(3) and 222(12) (definition of “licensing period” for public teletext service)—

s. 26(3)(a)

in paragraph (a), at the end (but before “or”) insert “ for the licence to provide the public teletext service ”, and

s. 26(3)(b)

in paragraph (b), at the end insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(4)

In section 225(3) (period for review of financial terms of replacement Channel 3 and 5 and public teletext licences), after “initial expiry date” insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(5)

In section 228(8) (giving effect to review of financial terms of replacement licence), in the definition of “licensing period”—

s. 26(5)(a)

after “ “licensing period”” insert “ , in relation to a licence, ”,

s. 26(5)(b)

in paragraph (a), at the end (but before “or”) insert “ for that type of licence ”, and

s. 26(5)(c)

in paragraph (b), at the end insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(6)

Section 229 (report in anticipation of new licensing round) is amended as follows.

s. 26(7)

In subsection (1), after “licensing period” insert “ for a type of relevant licence ”.

s. 26(8)

In subsection (2)—

s. 26(8)(a)

for “holders of relevant licences” substitute “ holder or holders of that type of licence ”, and

s. 26(8)(b)

for “licence holders” substitute “ licence holder or holders ”.

s. 26(9)

In subsection (3)(a) and (b), for “relevant licences” substitute “ that type of licence ”.

s. 26(10)

After subsection (4) insert—

s. 26(11)

In subsection (5)—

s. 26(11)(a)

for the words from the beginning to “the order—” substitute “ Where this subsection applies— ”, and

s. 26(11)(b)

in paragraph (a), for “he” substitute “ the Secretary of State ” and at the end (but before “and”) insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(12)

In subsection (6), in the definition of “licensing period”—

s. 26(12)(a)

in the opening words, after “ “licensing period”” insert “ , in relation to a licence, ”,

s. 26(12)(b)

in paragraph (a), at the end (but before “or”) insert “ for that type of licence ”, and

s. 26(12)(c)

in paragraph (b), at the end insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 26(13)

Section 230 (orders suspending rights of renewal) is amended as follows.

s. 26(14)

In subsection (2), for “licences for the time being in force that are of a description specified in the order are” substitute “ a licence for the time being in force that is of a description specified in the order is ”.

s. 26(15)

In that subsection, at the end insert “ (but see subsection (7)) ”.

s. 26(16)

In each of subsections (3), (4), (5) and (8)(b), for “licences” substitute “ a licence ”.

s. 26(17)

In subsection (7), for “Channel 3 licences” substitute “ a Channel 3 licence ”.

s. 26(18)

In subsection (11), in the definition of “initial licensing period”—

s. 26(18)(a)

after “ “initial licensing period”” insert “ , in relation to a licence, ”, and

s. 26(18)(b)

at the end (but before “and”) insert “ for that type of licence ”.

s. 27 — Report by OFCOM on public teletext service

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s. 28 — Power to remove OFCOM's duty to secure provision of public teletext service

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s. 29 — Broadcasting of programmes in Gaelic
s. 29(1)

Omit section 184 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (broadcasting of programmes in Gaelic on Channel 3 in Scotland).

s. 29(2)

Accordingly, omit section 183A(7)(a) and (b) of that Act (representation in Gaelic Media Service of interests of holders of certain licences).

Independent radio services

s. 30 — Digital switchover
s. 30(1)

In section 86(6) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (varying licences under Part 3), for “section 110(1)(b)” substitute “ section 97B or 110(1)(b) ”.

s. 30(2)

After section 97 of that Act insert—

s. 30(3)

In section 199(5) of that Act (publication of notices by OFCOM), after “55,” insert “ 97B, ”.

s. 31 — Renewal of national radio licences
s. 31(1)

In section 103A of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (renewal of national licences), in subsection (1), after “renewed” insert “ under this section ”.

s. 31(2)

After that section insert—

s. 31(3)

Section 103A(12) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (as applied by section 103B of that Act) does not prevent the determination of a date falling less than one year after the making of the determination where—

s. 31(3)(a)

the Office of Communications consider that the relevant date for the purposes of that section (as applied) is a date which is not more than 15 months after the day on which this section comes into force, and

s. 31(3)(b)

the determination is made as soon as practicable after that day.

s. 32 — Renewal and variation of local radio licences
s. 32(1)

In section 104A of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (renewal of local licences)—

s. 32(1)(a)

in subsection (1), after “renewed” insert “ under this section ”, and

s. 32(1)(b)

after that subsection insert—

s. 32(2)

After that section insert—

s. 32(3)

Section 104A(14) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (as applied by section 104AA of that Act) does not prevent the determination of a date falling less than one year after the making of the determination where—

s. 32(3)(a)

the Office of Communications consider that the relevant date for the purposes of that section (as applied) is a date which is not more than 15 months after the day on which this section comes into force, and

s. 32(3)(b)

the determination is made as soon as practicable after that day.

s. 32(4)

The requirement under section 104AA(7) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 may be satisfied by the publication of a document before this section comes into force.

s. 33 — Variation of licence period following renewal
s. 33(1)

In section 86(6) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (variation of licence period etc), after “section 97B” (inserted by section 30) insert “ , 105A ”.

s. 33(2)

Before section 106 (but after the heading preceding that section) insert—

s. 33(3)

In section 199(5) of that Act (publication of notices by OFCOM), after “103,” insert “ 105A, ”.

s. 33(4)

If on 31 December 2012, in relation to a relevant renewed service (as defined in section 105A(7) of the Broadcasting Act 1990)—the Secretary of State must, before 31 December 2013, consider whether to give a notice under that section in relation to that service.

s. 33(4)(a)

section 105A of that Act applies, but

s. 33(4)(b)

the Secretary of State has not given a notice under that section,

s. 34 — Content and character of local sound broadcasting services
s. 34(1)

In section 106(1A) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (conditions relating to departures from character of licensed service), after paragraph (d) insert

s. 34(2)

Section 314 of the Communications Act 2003 (local content and character of local sound broadcasting services) is amended as follows.

s. 34(3)

In subsection (1), in paragraph (a), omit the words from “but” to “that case”.

s. 34(4)

After that subsection insert—

s. 34(5)

In subsection (7)—

s. 34(5)(a)

before the definition of “local material” insert—, and

s. 34(5)(b)

in the definition of “locally-made”, at the end insert “ or, if there is an approved area for the programmes, that area ”.

s. 34(6)

After subsection (8) insert—

s. 34(7)

The requirement under section 314(9) of the Communications Act 2003 may be satisfied by the publication of a document before this section comes into force.

s. 35 — Radio multiplex services: frequency and licensed area

After section 54 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 insert—

s. 36 — Renewal of radio multiplex licences
s. 36(1)

After section 58 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 insert—

s. 36(2)

In section 72(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 2), before the definition of “radio multiplex service” insert—.

Regulation of television and radio services

s. 37 — Application of regulatory regimes to broadcasters

In section 263 of the Communications Act 2003 (application of regulatory regimes to broadcasters), for subsection (4) substitute—

Access to electromagnetic spectrum

s. 38 — Payment for licences
s. 38(1)

Section 12 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (charges for grant of licence) is amended as follows.

s. 38(2)

In subsection (5) at the end insert “ , but this is subject to subsection (6). ”

s. 38(3)

After subsection (5) insert—

s. 38(4)

Section 14 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (bidding for licences) is amended as follows.

s. 38(5)

In subsection (5) after “those sums must” insert “ , subject to subsection (5A), ”.

s. 38(6)

After subsection (5) insert—

s. 38(7)

After subsection (8) insert—

s. 39 — Enforcement of licence terms etc

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Video recordings

s. 40 — Classification of video games etc
s. 40(1)

Section 2 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (exempted video works) is amended as follows.

s. 40(2)

In subsection (1)—

s. 40(2)(a)

after “video work” insert “ other than a video game ”,

s. 40(2)(b)

after paragraph (a) insert “ or ”, and

s. 40(2)(c)

omit paragraph (c) (and the word “or” before it).

s. 40(3)

After that subsection insert—

s. 40(4)

After subsection (3) insert—

s. 40(5)

After section 2 of that Act insert—

s. 40(6)

In section 3 of that Act (exempted supplies), after subsection (8) insert—

s. 40(7)

At the end of that section insert—

s. 41 — Designated authority for video games etc
s. 41(1)

After section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 insert—

s. 41(2)

Schedule 1 (which contains further amendments of the Video Recordings Act 1984) has effect.

s. 42 — Increase of penalties relating to infringing articles or illicit recordings
s. 42(1)

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is amended as follows.

s. 42(2)

In section 107 (criminal liability for making or dealing with infringing articles etc.) in subsections (4)(a) and (4A)(a) for “the statutory maximum” substitute“ £50,000 ”.

s. 42(3)

In section 198 (criminal liability for making, dealing with or using illicit recordings) in subsections (5)(a) and (5A)(a) for “the statutory maximum” substitute“ £50,000 ”.

Public lending right

s. 43 — Public lending right
s. 43(1)

Section 5(2) of the Public Lending Right Act 1979 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

s. 43(2)

Before the definition of “local library authority” insert—.

s. 43(3)

After the definition of “prescribed” insert—.

s. 43(4)

At the end of the definition of “the register” omit “and”.

s. 43(5)

At the end insert—

s. 43(6)

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is amended as follows.

s. 43(7)

In section 40A (permitted acts in relation to copyright works: lending of copies by libraries or archives), for subsection (1) substitute—

s. 43(8)

In Schedule 2, in paragraph 6B (permitted acts in relation to performances: lending of copies by libraries or archives)—

s. 43(8)(a)

at the beginning insert—;

s. 43(8)(b)

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General

s. 44 — Power to make consequential provision etc
s. 44(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the amendments made by this Act.

s. 44(2)

The regulations may—

s. 44(2)(a)

make different provision for different purposes,

s. 44(2)(b)

modify an Act passed before or in the same Session as this Act or subordinate legislation made before this Act is passed, and

s. 44(2)(c)

where they are made in connection with an amendment made by section 28 or by a provision listed in section 47(3), modify a provision of an Act passed, or subordinate legislation made, before the day on which that amendment comes into force.

s. 44(3)

A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend or repeal a provision of an Act may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

s. 44(4)

Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

s. 44(5)

In this section—“modify” includes amend, repeal or revoke;“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978.

s. 45 — Repeals

Schedule 2 (repeals) has effect.

s. 46 — Extent
s. 46(1)

This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

s. 46(2)

An amendment of the following enactments that is made by this Act may be extended to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man under the relevant extending power—

s. 46(2)(a)

Part 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;

s. 46(2)(b)

the Broadcasting Act 1990;

s. 46(2)(c)

the Broadcasting Act 1996;

s. 46(2)(d)

the Communications Act 2003;

s. 46(2)(e)

the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.

s. 46(3)

“Relevant extending power” means—

s. 46(3)(a)

in relation to amendments of Part 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 157(2) of that Act;

s. 46(3)(b)

in relation to amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1990, section 204(6) of that Act;

s. 46(3)(c)

in relation to amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1996, section 150(4) of that Act;

s. 46(3)(d)

in relation to amendments of the Communications Act 2003, section 411(6) of that Act;

s. 46(3)(e)

in relation to amendments of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, section 118(3) of that Act.

s. 46(4)

The power conferred by section 157(2)(c) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (power to extend to British overseas territories) is exercisable in relation to any amendment made by this Act to Part 1 of that Act.

s. 47 — Commencement
s. 47(1)

This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed, but this is subject to—

s. 47(1)(a)

section 28(8), and

s. 47(1)(b)

subsections (2) and (3).

s. 47(2)

The following come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—

s. 47(2)(a)

sections 5, 6, 7, 15 and 16(1),

s. 47(2)(b)

sections 30 to 32, and

s. 47(2)(c)

this section and sections 46 and 48.

s. 47(3)

The following come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint—

s. 47(3)(a)

sections 19 to 21,

s. 47(3)(b)

section 29 and the entries in Schedule 2 relating to sections 183A and 184 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 and Schedule 15 to the Communications Act 2003 (and section 45 so far as it relates to those entries),

s. 47(3)(c)

sections 40(2), (3), (5) and (6) and 41(1), paragraphs 2 to 4, 6 to 9 and 10(2) of Schedule 1 (and section 41(2) so far as it relates to those provisions) and the entries in Schedule 2 relating to sections 2, 4 and 22 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (and section 45 so far as it relates to those entries), and

s. 47(3)(d)

section 43 and the entry in Schedule 2 relating to the Public Lending Right Act 1979 (and section 45 so far as it relates to that entry).

s. 47(4)

The Secretary of State may appoint different days for different purposes.

s. 48 — Short title

This Act may be cited as the Digital Economy Act 2010.

Sch 1

Classification of video games etc: supplementary provision

Sch 1 para 1

The Video Recordings Act 1984 is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 2
Sch 1 para 2(1)

Section 4 (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 2(2)

In subsection (1)(b)—

Sch 1 para 2(2)(a)

in sub-paragraph (i), after “issue” insert “ or revocation ”, and

Sch 1 para 2(2)(b)

in sub-paragraph (ii), after “issuing” insert “ and revoking ”.

Sch 1 para 2(3)

After subsection (1B) insert—

Sch 1 para 2(4)

After subsection (3) insert—

Sch 1 para 2(5)

For subsection (5) substitute—

Sch 1 para 2(6)

Omit subsection (6).

Sch 1 para 2(7)

After that subsection insert—

Sch 1 para 2(8)

In subsection (8)—

Sch 1 para 2(8)(a)

after “Act” insert—, and

Sch 1 para 2(8)(b)

at the end insert

Sch 1 para 3

In section 7 (classification certificates), at the end insert—

Sch 1 para 4

After that section insert—

Sch 1 para 5

In section 8 (requirements as to labelling etc), omit subsections (2) and (3).

Sch 1 para 6
Sch 1 para 6(1)

Section 11 (supplying video recording of classified work in breach of classification) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 6(2)

In subsection (1)—

Sch 1 para 6(2)(a)

for “containing” substitute “ , or no video recording described in the certificate, that contains ”,

Sch 1 para 6(2)(b)

for “a video recording containing that work” substitute “ such a video recording ”, and

Sch 1 para 6(2)(c)

after “unless” insert—.

Sch 1 para 6(3)

In subsection (2), after paragraph (b) (but before “or”) insert—.

Sch 1 para 7
Sch 1 para 7(1)

Section 12 (certain video recordings only to be supplied in licensed sex shops) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 7(2)

In subsections (1) and (3)—

Sch 1 para 7(2)(a)

for “containing” substitute “ , or no video recording described in the certificate, that contains ”, and

Sch 1 para 7(2)(b)

for “a video recording containing the work” substitute “ such a video recording ”.

Sch 1 para 7(3)

In subsection (6)—

Sch 1 para 7(3)(a)

for “containing” substitute “ , or no video recording described in the certificate, that contains ”, and

Sch 1 para 7(3)(b)

for “a video recording containing that work” substitute “ such a video recording ”.

Sch 1 para 8
Sch 1 para 8(1)

Section 13 (supplying video recording not complying with requirements as to labels etc) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 8(2)

In subsection (1), after “unless” insert—.

Sch 1 para 8(3)

In subsection (2), before paragraph (a) insert—.

Sch 1 para 9
Sch 1 para 9(1)

Section 14 (supplying video recording containing false indication as to classification) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 9(2)

In subsection (1), after “unless” insert—.

Sch 1 para 9(3)

In subsection (2)(a), after sub-paragraph (i) (but before “or”) insert—.

Sch 1 para 9(4)

In subsection (3)—

Sch 1 para 9(4)(a)

after “unless” insert—.

Sch 1 para 9(5)

In subsection (4)(a), before sub-paragraph (i) insert—.

Sch 1 para 10
Sch 1 para 10(1)

Section 22 (other interpretation) is amended as follows.

Sch 1 para 10(2)

In subsection (1), at the end insert—

Sch 1 para 10(3)

In subsection (2), after “Act” insert “ (and subject to regulations under subsection (2A)) ”.

Sch 1 para 10(4)

After subsection (2) insert—

Sch 1 para 11

After section 22 insert—

Sch 1 para 12

Until such time as section 2A of the Video Recordings Act 1984 comes into force, section 22A(3) of that Act has effect as if the words “, 2A” were omitted.

Sch 2

Repeals