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Communications Act 2003, Section 198B is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 26 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1198B [F2Statement] [F2Statements] of media content policy [F3and commissioning policy] U.K.
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(1)C4C must prepare a statement of media content policy—

(a)at the same time as they prepare the first statement of programme policy that is prepared under section 266 after this section comes into force, and

(b)subsequently at annual intervals.

[F4(1A)C4C must prepare a statement of commissioning policy at the same time as they prepare a statement of media content policy.]

(2)C4C must monitor their performance in carrying out the proposals contained in their statements of media content policy [F5or commissioning policy].

(3)A statement of media content policy must—

(a)set out C4C's proposals for securing that, during the following year, they will discharge their duties under section 198A, and

(b)include a report on their performance in carrying out the proposals contained in the previous statement.

[F6(3A)A statement of commissioning policy must—

(a)set out C4C’s proposals for securing that, during the following year, they will discharge their duties under section 198AA, and

(b)include a report on their performance in carrying out the proposals contained in the previous statement.]

(4)In preparing [F7the statement] [F7a statement of media content policy or commissioning policy], C4C must—

(a)have regard to guidance given by OFCOM, and

(b)consult OFCOM.

(5)C4C must publish each statement of media content policy [F8or commissioning policy]

(a)as soon as practicable after its preparation is complete, and

(b)in such manner as they consider appropriate, having regard to any guidance given by OFCOM.

(6)OFCOM must—

(a)from time to time review the guidance for the time being in force for the purposes of this section, and

(b)revise that guidance as they think fit.]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 198B-198D inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 23(1), 47(1)

F2Word in s. 198B heading substituted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(a)(i), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F3Words in s. 198B heading inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(a)(ii), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F4S. 198B(1A) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(b), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F5Words in s. 198B(2) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(c), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F6S. 198B(3A) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(d), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F7Words in s. 198B(4) substituted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(e), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

F8Words in s. 198B(5) inserted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 30(3)(f), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.

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