SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Amendments to Communications Act 2003 and related amendments

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In section 139 (penalties for contravention of information requirements)—

a

for subsection (1) substitute—

1

This section applies where a person is given a notification under section 138 which specifies a proposed penalty.

b

in the opening words of subsection (2) for “impose a penalty on the notified person” substitute “ specify a penalty ”,

c

omit subsection (2)(a) and (b),

d

in subsections (3) and (4) for “imposed” substitute “ specified ”,

e

after subsection (4) insert—

4A

But, in relation to a continuing contravention, a penalty may be specified in respect of each day on which the contravention continues after—

a

the giving of a confirmation decision under section 139A(4)(c) which requires immediate action; or

b

the expiry of any period specified in the confirmation decision for complying with a requirement so specified.

4B

The amount of a penalty under subsection (4A) is to be such amount not exceeding £500 per day as OFCOM determine to be—

a

appropriate; and

b

proportionate to the contravention in respect of which it is imposed.

f

in subsection (5) for “a penalty imposed” substitute “ any other penalty notified ”, and

g

omit subsections (6) to (8).