Wireless telegraphy act 2006 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 september 2019. Wireless telegraphy act, 1926 section 3 exemption of short range devices amendment order, 2006. Statement on the wireless telegraphy act 2006 directions. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 december 2019. The government has produced a d raft investigatory powers bill which provides a comprehensi ve and comprehensible framework governing. Prisons interference with wireless telegraphy bill 2017 19 is a private members bill, sponsored by maria caulfield conservative.
The act was successful as cited in office of communications and another v. The main objective of the indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933 is to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus. This act repealed the wireless telegraphy act 1949. An act to consolidate enactments about wireless telegraphy. The indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933 the centre for. Wireless telegraphy act is with its variations a stock short title used for legislation in the republic of ireland, south africa and the united kingdom relating to wireless telegraphy. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 2006 chapter 36 an act to consolidate enactments about wireless telegraphy. Jul 10, 2008 the reference in section 1921a to the wireless telegraphy act 2006 was inserted by that act. The wireless telegraphy acts are laws regulating radio communications in the united kingdom. The commission for communications regulation, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by subsection 6 inserted by section 11c of the wireless telegraphy act, 1972 no. It would create a new power for the secretary of state to authorise public communications providers for example mobile phone network. Interception and disclosure of messages the wireless telegraphy act 2006 section 48 makes it a summary offence for a person to use wireless telegraphy apparatus with intent to obtain or disclose information as to the contents of a message without authorization. This act may be called the indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933.
The prisons interference with wireless telegraphy bill. India wireless act, 1933 department of telecommunications. Interference with wireless telegraphy in prisons etc. The wireless telegraphy act 2006 had as its purpose to consolidate enactments about wireless telegraphy. The regulations are a prime means of tackling interference to authorised radio communication services from nonradio apparatus. Wireless telegraphy act is with its variations a stock short title used for legislation in the. Indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933 1 short title extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 the prisons interference with wireless telegraphy act 2012.
One of the major sources of revenue for the indian state broadcasting service was revenue from the licence fee from working of wireless apparatus under the indian telegraph act, 1885. Each wireless telegraphy licence issued by the ofcom under section 8 of the wireless telegraphy act 2006 the wt act authorises the licensee to establish and use stations or install or use apparatus for wireless telegraphy, subject to the terms, provisions and limitations of that licence. This act may be cited as the wireless telegraphy act. Each wireless telegraphy licence issued by the ofcom under section 8 of the wireless telegraphy act 2006 the wt act authorises the licensee to establish and use stations or install or use apparatus for wireless telegraphy, subject to the terms, provisions and. Communications act 20035, all as they have effect by virtue of section 1186 of the wireless telegraphy act 20066, and sections 1183 and 6 and 1193 of, and paragraph 24 of schedule 8 to, the wireless telegraphy act 2006, is pleased, by and with the advice of her privy council, to order as follows. The wireless telegraphy act, 1933 act xvii of 1933 an act to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus.
Licence required for use of wireless telegraphy apparatus. Telegraphy act 2006 makes it a criminal offence to install or use wireless telegraphy. Act to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 proposed amendments to implement the revised eu electronic communications framework b the efficient management of that use. Statement on the wireless telegraphy act 2006 directions to ofcom order 2010 pdf, 1kb, 1 page this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Chapter ii 11 inserted through pakistan telecommunication reorganization amendment act, 2006.
Whereas it is expedient to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus in india. In my view the provisions of the digital economy bill are compatible with the convention rights. Notice of variation or revocation ofcom may exercise its power to vary or revoke the licence by a written notice served on the licensee or by a general notice applicable to holders of this class of licence published by public. Schedule 8 to the ca 2003 lists various decisions under that act and under the wireless telegraphy act 2006 the wta 2006 which are decisions not subject to appeal to the tribunal under section 1921a. Meaning of wireless telegraphy in this act, unless the context otherwise requires wireless telegraphy means the emitting or receiving, over paths which are not pro vided by any material substance constructed or arranged for that purpose, of electro. Prisons interference with wireless telegraphy parliament. Mobile phone jammers are captured by this provision hence the rationale for the prisons interference with wireless telegraphy bill a. The instruments for a simple radio telegraph transmitter 60. A regulatory statement on cost based fees is expected to be released in early 2014.
Wireless telegraphy act 2006 business radio simple site licence number licensee test customer ltd 00000011 sectorclassproduct business radio light 403020 licensee address riverside house london se1 9ha licence version date 19042999 licence first issue date 01012999 payment interval 5 years. General terms this licence is granted under section 81 of the wireless telegraphy act 2006 the act by the office of communications ofcom and authorises the licensee to establish, install and use the radio transmitting stations andor radio apparatus. Prisons interference with wireless telegraphy bill 201719. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before may. Statement on the wireless telegraphy act 2006 directions to. An act to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy. An act to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus. About oce wireless solution the wireless lan module is a wireless network module that complies with the ieee 802. Under section 68 of the wireless telegraphy act 2006, a person commits an offence if he uses apparatus for the purpose of interfering with wireless telegraphy. Whereas it is expedient to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus in pakistan. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 business radio simple uk. Rsgb response to ofcom consultation on updating interference regulations, s54 wireless telegraphy act 2006 general 1. A transmitting radiotelegraphic set using a very short, rapidly rotating, quenching gap is. Chapter ii 11 inserted through pakistan telecommunication reorganization amendment act,2006.
Chapter ii 9 new clause inserted by the pakistan telecommunication reorganization act, amendment act. In general rsgb supports and welcomes the ofcom proposals. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Section 8 of the 2006 act forbids the installation or use of wireless telegraphy equipment radio in the uk mainland, including northern ireland and territorial. Existing wireless telegraphy licences and regulations continue to be valid. Licence required for dealing in wireless telegraphy apparatus. Seeking restitution of payments under the wireless telegraphy. Indian wireless telegraphy commercial radio operators certificate proficiency and licence to operate global maritime distress and safety system rules, 1994 indoor use of low power equipment in the frequency band 2. Seeking restitution of payments under the wireless.
Wireless telegraphy act licence number muxl000001wt 2 1. Whoever possesses any 1wireless telegraphy apparatus, other than a wireless transmitter, in contravention of the provisions of section 3 shall be punished, in the case of the first offence, with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees, and, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees. Wireless telegraphy act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. The law prohibits modification of the interior of this product. The act authorises the licensee to establish and use stations or install or use apparatus for wireless telegraphy, subject to certain terms, provisions and limitations. The communications ct 2003a governs the provision of electronic communications networks and services that is. Chapter ii 9 new clause inserted by the pakistan telecommunication reorganization act, amendment act, 2006 act no. The reference in section 1921a to the wireless telegraphy act 2006 was inserted by that act. Foreword from the home secretary the means available to criminals, terrorists and hostile foreign states to coordinate, inspire and to execute their plans are evolving. The future the issue of spectrum allocation resulting from the digital dividend has proved to be controversial throughout the eu, with litigation most recently seen in germany. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. The wireless telegraphy act 2006 c 36 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. Public perceptions drones, and the cambridge wireless.
Description of the radio equipment licensed in this licence, the radio equipment means sending and receiving stations mobile stations for wireless telegraphy as defined in paragraph 2 below. Parliament, including in particular the communications act 2003 and the wireless telegraphy act 2006 responsible for managing the radio spectrum under the wt act 2006 ofcom may take enforcement action against those operating without a licence or in. Television white spaces and approach to coexistence the ofcom has released a proposal in relation to the identification of parameters for spectrum sharing. Wireless telegraphy how is wireless telegraphy abbreviated. Public perceptions and acceptance of drones, and the question of regulatory effectiveness dr alan mckenna university of kent.
Statement on the wireless telegraphy act 2006 directions to ofcom order 2010 ed vaizey author. An act to make provision for the regulation of wireless telegraphy. Pmse sharing in the 960 mhz band safety assurance case. The act authorises the licensee to establish and use stations or install or use apparatus for wireless telegraphy, subject to. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 the prisons interference with wireless telegraphy act 2012 the prisons interference with wireless telegraphyguernsey order 2018.
Wireless telegraphy act is with its variations a stock short title used for legislation in the republic of ireland, south africa and the united kingdom relating to wireless telegraphy the wireless telegraphy acts are laws regulating radio communications in the united kingdom wireless telegraphy as a concept is defined in british law as the sending of electromagnetic. Wireless telegrphy act 2006 part 5 prohibition of broadcasting from sea or air prohibitions 77 broadcasting from ships and aircraft 1 it is unlawful a in the case of any ship or aircraft, to make a broadcast from it while it is in or over the united. This act repealed the wireless telegraphy act 1949 the wireless telegraphy act 2006 had as its purpose to consolidate enactments about wireless telegraphy. Questions from rsgb for ofcom s54 regulations 11 dec 2016 page 4 of 9 primary legislation made under section 55 of the wireless telegraphy act 2006 is not affected by the decision to make the wireless telegraphy control of interference from apparatus regulations 2016. Act of 1926 means the wireless telegraphy act, 1926 no. Wireless telegraphy act 2006 business radio simple site. The 2011 consultation outlined a number of proposals relating to the exemption of wireless telegraphy devices, including. Section 6 in the indian wireless telegraphy act, 1933. Delivery of next generation wireless services in the uk. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the. With the increase in the uk of the use of wireless data devices, the demand.
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