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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

182: Clause 11, page 13, line 33, at end insert— "(4) An order made under this section shall expire three years after it comes into force, unless it is renewed. (5) At any time prior to the expiry of an order made under this section the Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to make— (a) an assessment of the effect of an order made under this section; and (b) a recommendation as to whether the order should be renewed. (6) When directing OFCOM to carry out an assessment or make a recommendation under subsection (5), the Secretary of State may also direct OFCOM to— (a) consult copyright owners, internet service providers, subscribers or any other person; (b) carry out an assessment of the likely efficacy of a technical measure in relation to a particular type of internet access service; and (c) take steps to prepare a proposed technical obligations code. (7) In making an assessment under subsection (5)(a), OFCOM shall include in its report an assessment of any directions given under subsection (6)(b). (8) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report made under subsection (5) as soon as practicable after it is received. (9) At any time prior to the expiry of an order made under this section the Secretary of State may renew that order for successive periods of three years following a recommendation from OFCOM."