| Short Title: | Broadcasting Act 1980 |
| Type: | Act |
| Parliament: | Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Long Title: | An Act to amend and supplement the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973 in connection with the provision by the Independent Broadcasting Authority of a second television service and otherwise in connection with the functions of the Authority; to make provision as to the arrangements for the broadcasting of television programmes for reception in Wales, with power to make different provision as to those arrangements by order; to establish a Broadcasting Complaints Commission; and for connected purposes. |
| Year: | 1980 |
| Citation: | 1980 c. 64 |
| Royal Assent: | 13 November 1980 |
| Amends: | Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973 |
| Repealing Legislation: | Broadcasting Act 1981 |
| Status: | repealed |
| Original Text: | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/64/contents/enacted |
The Broadcasting Act 1980 (c. 64) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It was repealed by the Broadcasting Act 1981, though the provisions of the act remained in force.
The most significant effect of the Act was to amend the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973, giving the Independent Broadcasting Authority the power to provide a second television station. This began the process which would lead to the creation of Channel 4 in 1982.
It also made provision for the broadcasting of television programmes in Wales, and established the Broadcasting Complaints Commission.
It also allowed the government to take over control of the BBC in a time of national emergency.