48Minor amendments of codes of practiceU.K.
(1)This section applies if—
(a)OFCOM propose to amend a code of practice under section 41, and
(b)OFCOM consider that the minor nature of the proposal means that—
(i)consultation is unnecessary, and
(ii)the proposed amendments should not be required to be laid before Parliament.
(2)OFCOM must notify the Secretary of State of the proposed amendments.
(3)If the Secretary of State agrees with OFCOM that it is appropriate—
(a)the consultation requirements set out in section 41(6) and (7) do not apply in relation to the proposed amendments, and
(b)section 43 does not apply to the amendments, once prepared.
(4)If the Secretary of State agrees with OFCOM as mentioned in subsection (3), OFCOM may prepare and issue the amendments of the code of practice.
(5)Amendments of a code of practice issued under this section come into force at the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the amendments are issued.
(6)Section 46(2) applies in relation to amendments of a code of practice issued under this section as it applies in relation to amendments of a code of practice issued under section 43 or 45.
Commencement Information
I1S. 48 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 240(4)(e)