Draft regulations to commence Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022
Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
An overview of the responses received to the consultation on draft secondary legislation to commence sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (the Renewals Provisions) and the government’s response to these.
Alongside the publication of this response, secondary legislation commencing Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 has been made, with a coming into force date of 7 April 2026.
Detail of feedback received
There were 20 responses to the consultation. Respondents included:
- Telecoms operators (including trade associations)
- Site providers
- Professional bodies
- Individuals
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ran a consultation on draft secondary legislation to commence sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (the Renewals Provisions).
The Renewals Provisions make changes to:
- part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in England and Wales
- the Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 in Northern Ireland
The changes are limited to tenancies whose primary purpose is to give code rights to telecommunications operators relating to telecommunications infrastructure.
This was a technical consultation. Views were only sought on if the saving and transitional provisions in the draft regulations give effect to the aims outlined in the consultation document.
Documents
Updates to this page
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Government response published.
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First published.