Communications Act receives Royal Assent

United Kingdom

The Communications Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2003, almost two and a half years after the original Communications White Paper was published by the Department of Trade and Industry. The Act introduces a new regulatory regime for the broadcasting and communications sector, overseen by the Office of Communications (Ofcom). Implementation of the Act will be subject to separate commencement orders and the Act should be published soon on the HMSO website http://www.hmso.gov.uk.

CMS Cameron McKenna will be holding a seminar on the implications of the Act on 12 September 2003. Please contact Sarah Rolph on +44 (0) 20 7367 2957 [email protected] for a brochure.

For further information about the Communications Act and how it may affect your business please contact David Roberts on +44 (0) 20 7367 3678 [email protected]; Richard Clegg on +44 (0) 20 7367 2902 [email protected]; or Lisa Benjamin on +44 (0) 20 7367 2328 [email protected].