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Legislation round-up

14 April 2009
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Legislation news update

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2426)

Summary
Amend SI 2003/74 so that land mobile—satellite service stations are in line with updated regulations. Make provision for short range devices. Ensure compliance with Commission Decision 2008/432/EC.

In force

N/A

Legislation
Consumer Credit Act 2006 (Commencement No 4 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2444)

Summary
Amends Consumer Credit Act 2006 to correct the date the provisions in Schedule 3 are being brought into force. Substitute 1 October 2008 to 31 October 2008.

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Aircraft) (Exemption) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2427)

Summary
Apparatus must only be used for mobile communication services on aircraft; when the aircraft is three thousand metres or more above the ground and where the aircraft BTS limits the transmission power of all apparatus to a nominal value of 0 dBm at all stages of communication, including initial access.

In force
3 Nov 2008

Legislation
Family Procedure (Adoption) (Amendment) Rules 2008

Summary
Amend rule 55(1)(a) (power of the court to

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