Broadcasting Act 2009
Sectoral impact assessments by Authority.
100.— (1) The Authority shall, within 3 months of receiving a written request for advice from the Minister in respect of the sectoral impact of a proposal under this Part, prepare and submit such advice to the Minister.
(2) The Authority, in advising the Minister on the sectoral impact of a proposal under this Part, shall consider the following matters—
( a) the extent to which the proposal impacts on—
(i) the availability, choice, quality and accessibility of services for audiences, and
(ii) existing sectoral services,
( b) the impact of the proposal on sectoral development, innovation and investment,
( c) the impact of the proposal on related markets, and
( d) such matters as the Authority may decide.
(3) In reviewing the sectoral impact of a proposal under this Part, the Authority shall consider such impacts as may arise within a 5 year period of the receipt of a written request for advice from the Minister under subsection (1).