United Kingdom: Code on Listed and Designated Events
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Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force. The Code explains the operation of the listed and designated events regimes under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. The listed events regime is inte…
Office of Communications released Code on Listed and Designated Events
On 8 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Code on Listed and Designated Events, in the same form as the draft Code released on 29 January 2026. The Code explains the operation of two regimes under the Broadcasting Act 1996. …
Office of Communications closed consultation on Code on Listed and Designated Events
On 8 August 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its consultation on the draft Code on Listed and Designated Events, opened on 13 June 2025. The draft Code explained how two regimes work under the Broadcasting Act 1996, updated by the M…
Office of Communications opened consultation on Code on Listed and Designated Events
On 13 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its draft Code on Listed and Designated Events until 8 August 2025. The draft Code explains how two regimes work under the Broadcasting Act 1996, updated by the Media Act…