Moved by
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
134: Clause 39, page 41, line 8, at end insert—
“(A1) The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice submitted under section 38(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for the purpose of securing compliance with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.
(B1) The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice, other than a terrorism or CSEA code of practice, submitted under section 38(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for exceptional reasons relating to—
(a) national security,
(b) public safety,
(c) public health, or
(d) relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment (together with other amendments to this Clause in my name) sets out the circumstances in which the Secretary of State can direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice.
135: Clause 39, page 41, line 9, after second “a” insert “terrorism or CSEA”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the other amendments to this Clause in my name.
136: Clause 39, page 41, line 12, leave out “public policy” and insert “national security or public safety”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment removes the ability of the Secretary of State to direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice for public policy reasons.
137: Clause 39, page 41, line 13, leave out paragraph (b) and insert—
“(b) for exceptional reasons relating to public health or relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment (together with other amendments to this Clause in my name) sets out the circumstances in which the Secretary of State can direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice.