Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006

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A decision made (07.12.06) to make the Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006

Subject:	The Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2006-0213		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	The Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Jason Lane, Director of Regulatory Services
Decision(s): The Minister, as authorised by Act of the States dated 22nd November 2006, has requested extension of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 to Jersey. The Order will extend to the Bailiwick of Jersey the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (“the Act”), which consolidates all the provisions relating to wireless telegraphy formerly contained in a number of Acts of Parliament. The relevant Acts of Parliament which apply to the Bailiwick of Jersey are— The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c.54) The Marine,&c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967 (c.41) The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c.72) The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c.12) The Broadcasting Act 1990 (c.42) The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 (c.6) The Communications Act 2003 (c.21) The Order sets out the provisions of the Act which are to extend. The modifications which are to apply are set out in Schedule 1 to the Order. Schedule 2 sets out the modifications to and the revocations of previous Orders in Council.
Reason(s) for decision: The States, pursuant to of Article 31(1)(b) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, has agreed that the Act should be extended to Jersey. The States had been requested to consider the matter by the Office of Communications in the UK in order that licensing matters can be considered in broadly the same manner in both jurisdictions. The Order simplifies and consolidates existing provisions.
Action required: Jason Lane to inform Richard Whitehead, Principal Legal Adviser, that the Minister has approved the making of the Order so that he can notify the UK Authorities through official channels. Once made by the Privy Council the Order will be returned through official channels for registration in the Royal Court and publication in Jersey.
Signature: Senator Philip Ozouf Minister for Economic Development		Date of Decision: