188 Power to give broadcasting bodies etc. directions relating to international obligations.U.K.
(1)A body to which this section applies shall carry out any functions which the Secretary of State may by order direct them to carry out for the purpose of enabling Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom to give effect to any international obligations of the United Kingdom.
(2)This section applies to—
(a)the BBC;
(b)the Independent Television Commission;
(c)the Welsh Authority;
(d)the Radio Authority; and
(e)the [F1Broadcasting Standards Commission]
(3)An order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in S. 188(2)(e) substituted (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 55, s. 148(1), Sch. 10 Pt. II para. 20; S.I. 1997/1005, art. 4