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To be considered separately
The ITC rules on the promotion of programmes, channels and related services on commercial television - January 2002 are still applied by Ofcom.

They are under consideration and new rules may be contained in the finalised Ofcom Broadcasting Code. Any proposed changes will be consulted on separately.

To be replaced
Automation: Rule 12 of the Radio Authority Programme Code refers to the amount of automation acceptable on local and regional commercial radio stations. Automation is one of the issues raised within Ofcom's Localness Consultation. The result of that consultation should coincide with the publication of this Code, and may bring about a change in automation restrictions. Until such time the legacy regulator's Rule 12 will remain in force.

Still in place
The following legacy Guidance and Code are in use until further notice. They will not be part of this Code:

ITC Guidance on Standards for Sign Language on Digital Terrestrial Television - March 2002;

ITC Guidance on Standards for Audio Description - May 2000;

ITC Guidance on Standards for Subtitling - February 1999.

To lapse
The ITC Code on Subtitling, Sign Language and Audio Description - July 2001, is to be replaced shortly by the Ofcom Code on Television Access Services, which has been the subject of consultation.

The ITC Code for Text Services is covered in content terms by this proposed Code. It will no longer be operated by Ofcom from the coming into force of the new Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

The advertising aspects of the ITC Guidance to Broadcasters on the Regulation of Interactive Services will be operated by ASAB. The content aspects will be covered by the new Ofcom Broadcasting Code. Therefore the programme content aspect of this guidance will no longer be applicable once the Ofcom Broadcasting Code comes into force.

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