DSIT and DCMS are reforming the Electronic Communications Code, particularly section 70 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, to address mobile network operator treatment of mast site providers and streamline the Notice to Quit regime for telecommunications infrastructure. The reform includes developing a complaints mechanism and assessing delays in implementation, with consultation planned for landowners, trade associations, and industry representatives.
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (“the 2017 Act”) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force on 7th April 2026 sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the fourth commencement regulations made under the Act.
These Regulations amend the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1007) (“the 2023 Regulations”).
This Order in Council is made under sections 1 and 2 of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975. It makes provision for the transfer of functions under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations …
These Regulations amend the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1007) (“the 2023 Regulations”).
A Bill to require providers of electronic communications networks to grant access to their apparatus to other such providers in certain circumstances; to prohibit the installation of new electronic co
These Regulations relate to the disclosure of information in relation to public service delivery, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) (“the Act”), and in particular to the creation of the digital …
A Bill to make provision about mandatory local consultation in relation to the installation of telecommunications infrastructure in residential areas; and for connected purposes.
These Regulations amend the Electronic Communications Code (Jurisdiction) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1284) (“the jurisdiction regulations”) to confer on the First-Tier Tribunal jurisdiction for all proceedings in relation to England and Wales under the Electronic Communications Code (“the code”). T
These Regulations bring specified provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the Act”) into force. They are the third commencement regulations made under the Act.
These Regulations create security requirements for manufacturers of relevant connectable products and set out conditions to be met for deemed compliance of a security requirement as part of the regulatory regime as set out in Part 1 of the Product …
These Regulations bring specified provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the Act”) into force. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act.
These Regulations bring specified provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the Act”) into force. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act.
The electronic communications code (“the code”) is set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21). Schedule 3A was inserted by Part 2 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30). The code replaces the previous code …
The electronic communications code (“the code”) is set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21). Schedule 3A was inserted by Part 2 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30). The code replaces the previous code …
These Regulations bring specified provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the Act”) into force. Regulation 2 brings into force on 7th February 2023 sections 57, 60 and 75 of the Act. Regulation 3 brings …
These Regulations bring specified provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46) (“the Act”) into force. Regulation 2 brings into force on 7th February 2023 sections 57, 60 and 75 of the Act. Regulation 3 brings …
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 …
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 …
Commons Reasons 15:42:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 17, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 17A. 17A: Because it would give rise to a …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with certain amendments agreed to and with one disagreed to for which they assigned a reason. It was ordered that the Commons reason be printed. (HL Bill 65) House …
Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendment 17. If Lords amendment 17 is agreed to, I will cause the customary …
These Regulations amend the Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/912) (“the 2018 Regulations”). The 2018 Regulations provide for the disclosure of information for the purpose of certain specified public service delivery objectives, in accordance with Chapter 1 …
These Regulations amend the Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/912) (“the 2018 Regulations”). The 2018 Regulations provide for the disclosure of information for the purpose of certain specified public service delivery objectives, in accordance with Chapter 1 …
Third Reading 16:43:00 The Lord Privy Seal (Lord True) (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Product Security and …
The electronic communications code (“the code”) is set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21). Schedule 3A was inserted by Part 2 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30). The code replaces the previous code …
The electronic communications code (“the code”) is set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21). Schedule 3A was inserted by Part 2 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30). The code replaces the previous code …
Report 16:05:00 Relevant documents: 4th and 8th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 1: Power to specify security requirements Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 17, at end insert— “(2A) Regulations under this section must, …
Committee (2nd Day) 15:47:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 60: Upgrading and sharing of apparatus installed before 29 December 2003 Amendments 17A and 17B not moved. Amendment 18 Moved by 18: Clause 60, page 45, …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 21:27:00 Amendment 43 Moved by 43: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause— “Local authority nominated persons Within three months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must …
Committee (1st Day) 17:48:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “General principles relating to product security (1) The provisions in Part 1 of this …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 19:47:00 Amendment 14 Moved by 14: After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause— “Amendments to consumer protection legislation (1) In section 9(3) of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (goods to be of satisfactory quality), after …
Second Reading 15:16:00 Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay) (Con): My Lords, Her …
Order of Consideration Motion 17:45:00 Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill has been committed that they consider the …
First Reading 11:50:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 1 Persons able to confer code rights on operators in exclusive occupation “(1) The electronic communications code is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 9 (persons who may …
These Regulations relate to the disclosure of information in relation to debt owed to the public sector and fraud against the public sector, pursuant to sections 48 and 56 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (“the 2017 Act”).
Second Reading 10:14:00 Moved by Lord Morrow: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Morrow (DUP): My Lords, first, I take the opportunity to acknowledge the noble Lords attending today to support this Bill. I particularly want …
Second Reading 13:38:00 Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I inform the House that Mr Speaker has not selected the reasoned amendment. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Ms Nadine Dorries): I beg to move, That …
These Regulations commence section 99 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) (“the 2017 Act”) relating to Northern Ireland and the Office of Communications (OFCOM). They are the eighth commencement regulations made under the 2017 Act.
First Reading 12:53:00 A Bill to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 in respect of TV licence fee concessions by reference to age. The Bill was introduced by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock, read a first time and ordered to be …
First Reading 12:51:00 A Bill to bring into force the remaining sections of Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act 2017. The Bill was introduced by Lord Morrow, read a first time and ordered to be printed. 12:52:00 Sitting suspended.
Commons Reason and Amendments 15:51:00 The Deputy Speaker (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab): My Lords, I will call Members to speak in the order listed. As there are no counterpropositions, Members not listed may not speak and the Minister’s Motions …
Consideration of Lords amendments Clause 1 Code rights in respect of land connected to leased premises 18:59:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Matt Warman): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords …
Third Reading 13:31:00 Clause 1: Code rights in respect of land connected to leased premises Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 2, line 18, at end insert— “(f) there are no grounds to suspect the operator intends to …
This Order in Council is made under section 1 of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975. It makes provision for, and in connection with, the functions under Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 so …
Report 16:00:00 The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Henig) (Lab): My Lords, a limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, and if the capacity of the Chamber is exceeded, I will immediately adjourn the House. Other Members …
Virtual Committee (2nd Day) 14:34:00 The proceedings were conducted in a Virtual Committee via video call. The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Haskel) (Lab): My Lords, this Virtual Committee will now begin. I remind Members that these proceedings are subject …
This Order extends amendments to the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) made by section 89 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) to Jersey. The amendments set out in section 89 of the 2017 Act (TV licence fee concessions …
Virtual Committee (1st Day) 14:35:00 The proceedings were conducted in a Virtual Committee via video call. The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab): My Lords, this Virtual Committee will now begin. I remind Members that these proceedings …
Committed to Committee 12:38:00 Moved by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park: That the bill be committed to a Virtual Committee. Motion agreed.
Second Reading 13:05:00 Moved by Baroness Barran: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Barran) (Con): My Lords, I do not need to say how …
This Order extends the amendments of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) made by sections 88 and 89 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) to the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The amendments in section 88 of the 2017 Act …
First Reading 15:49:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee Clause 1 Code rights in respect of land connected to leased premises 13:13:00 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab): I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 1, page …
This Order extends the amendments of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) made by sections 88 and 89 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) to the Isle of Man. The amendments in section 88 of the 2017 Act …
These Regulations bring into force section 114 (qualifications relating to information technology: payment of tuition fees) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) on 1st August 2020.
Second Reading 15:30:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Matt Warman): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. With apologies to T.S. Eliot, it is obvious that the naming …
First Reading 15:04:00 A Bill to bring into force the remaining sections of Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act 2017. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Howe of Idlicote, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
First Reading 11:37:00 A Bill to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 in respect of TV licence fee concessions by reference to age. Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op): My Lords, this Bill would amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 …
First Reading 15:10:00 A Bill to amend the definition of extreme pornography in the Digital Economy Act 2017. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Howe of Idlicote, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Commons Reason and Amendments 14:03:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1A, 1B and 1C in lieu. Commons Amendments …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with a reason and amendments. The Commons reason and amendments were ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Speaker: I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendments 248 to 254. If the House agrees to any of them, I will cause an appropriate entry …
Third Reading 17:39:00 Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the House that they, having been informed of the purport …
Report (3rd Day) 16:34:00 Relevant documents: 11th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 21st and 24th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 32A Moved by 32A: After Clause 81, insert the following new Clause— “BBC Licence Fee Commission (1) The Secretary of …
Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:52:00 Amendment 33ZLA Moved by 33ZLA: After Clause 91, insert the following new Clause— “Duty on Ofcom to report on filtering by internet access providers (1) Ofcom must prepare a report for the Secretary of State, …
Report (2nd Day) 15:08:00 Relevant documents: 11th, 13th, 16th and 18th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committ e e Clause 15: Internet pornography: requirement to prevent access by persons under the age of 18 Amendment 25B Moved by 25B: Clause …
Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:35:00 Clause 31: Disclosure of information to improve public service delivery Amendment 25YX Moved by 25YX: Clause 31, page 30, line 22, after “person” insert “to the extent the disclosure is necessary and proportionate” Baroness Hamwee …
Report (1st Day) 15:37:00 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 4 and 5 and insert— “(2B) The universal service order must specify that the target for broadband connections and services to be provided before …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:07:00 Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 4, Schedules 1 to 3, Clauses 5 to 14, Clauses 28 …
Committee (4th Day) 15:37:00 Relevant document s: 11th, 13th and 16th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 70 agreed. The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler): It might be convenient to have a short pause to allow those who are not …
Committee (4th Day) (Continued) 20:15:00 Amendment 229 Moved by 229: After Clause 84, insert the following new Clause— “Original programmes for children and young people After section 289 of the Communications Act 2003 (regional matters in the public teletext service) …
Committee (3rd Day) 15:08:00 Relevant document s: 11 th , 13th and 16th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 75 Moved by 75: After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause— “Review of sale on the internet of counterfeit …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 17:25:00 Amendment 81 Moved by 81: Clause 30, page 30, line 25, leave out “had regard to” and insert “complied with” Lord Collins of Highbury (Lab): My Lords, I have no doubt that we will constantly …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:37:00 Amendment 86 Moved by 86: Clause 33, page 32, line 31, leave out from “behaviour”” to end of line 33 and insert “means conduct that— (a) is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to …
Committee (2nd Day) 11:37:00 Relevant document s : 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Pitkeathley) (Lab): My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if those noble Lords …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 14:56:00 Relevant document s : 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendments 54D not moved. Clause 17: The age-verification regulator: designation and funding Amendments 55 and 55A not moved. Clause 17 agreed. Clause …
Committee (1st Day) 16:18:00 Relevant document s : 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 1: Universal service broadband obligations Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, leave out lines 11 and 12 and insert— …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 20:25:00 Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Lab): I am sorry, my Lords, but I am in some disarray, because my noble friend Lord Grantchester is about to walk in and take over. Clause 4 agreed. Amendments 24 …
Order of Consideration Motion 11:37:00 Moved by Baroness Buscombe: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Digital Economy Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order: Clauses …
Second Reading 15:46:00 Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That the Bill be read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Lord Ashton of Hyde) (Con): My Lords, this Bill addresses a variety …
First Reading 15:06:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amend ed in the Public Bill Committee . [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 15 November, on Ticket Abuse, HC 823 ; and Independent Review of Consumer Protection Measures …
Second Reading Mr Speaker: The amendment has not been selected. 12:49:00 The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Karen Bradley): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. We live in a digital …