Ofcom has power to make statutory instruments (regulations) under section 1(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (WT Act) which exempt users of the equipment specified from the need to hold a wireless telegraphy licence.
Most of the equipment which is currently exempt from licensing is specified in the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/74) (“The 2003 Regulations”). In due course Ofcom wishes to amend the 2003 Regulations to make changes and additions to the type of equipment that is exempt from licensing.
However, before Ofcom can do so, it has become necessary for Ofcom to make a structural amendment to the 2003 Regulations by statutory instrument. Once that amendment is made Ofcom will consult on further changes.