Jul 17th 2003
By: Luke
By: Luke
Ofcom Is Go!
Ofcom Is Go!
The Communications Act, 2003 has recieved Royal Assent.
Of the new legislation Trade and Industry Secretary of State Patricia Hewitt said: ‘This Act creates a modern regulatory framework for the UK’s internationally successful, dynamic and competitive communications sector in which businesses can thrive, consumers benefit and citizens’ interests are protected.’
DCMS Secretary of State Tessa Jowell said: ‘Ofcom must now deliver a new regulatory system that will be light touch and unobtrusive wherever possible, but decisive and robust wherever necessary. I have every confidence they have the people, tools and know-how to do this.’
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