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UK Law Reference
All sections of Digital Economy Act 2017
2017 c. 30, s.97

Section 97 — Televising events of national interest: power to amend qualifying conditions

This version in force from 2017-06-27

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

In section 98 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (categories of service), after subsection (5) insert— (5A) The Secretary of State may, by regulations made by statutory instrument, amend the percentage figure specified for the time being in subsection (2)(b). (5B) An amendment made by regulations under this section does not affect— (a) the validity of any contract entered into before the regulations came into force, or (b) the exercise of any rights acquired under such a contract. (5C) Regulations under subsection (5A) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision. (5D) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (5A) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.