Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Reading list

A work package focussed on the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 , made available on 6 February 2026, subject to the Made negative procedure. Scrutiny period described by Bicameral instruments (clock stops if both Houses rise).

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Information paragraph provided by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) (House of Lords)

24 February 2026

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