44 Secretary of State's powers of direction
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44  Secretary of State's powers of direction

(1)     The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice submitted under section 43(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for the purpose of securing compliance with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.

(2)     The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice, other than a terrorism or CSEA code of practice, submitted under section 43(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for exceptional reasons relating to—

(a)     national security,

(b)     public safety,

(c)     public health, or

(d)     relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.

(3)     The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a terrorism or CSEA code of practice submitted under section 43(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required—

(a)     for reasons of national security or public safety, or

(b)     for exceptional reasons relating to public health or relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.

(4)     But if a draft of a terrorism or CSEA code of practice is submitted under

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