Proposed Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 200-.

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A decision made (22/09/2006) regarding Proposed Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 200-.

Subject:	Proposed Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 200-
Decision Reference:	MD-C-2006-0043		Exempt clause(s):	no
Type of Report: (oral or written)	written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Wireless Telegraphy – proposed Order in Council
Written report – Author (name and job title)	International Relations
Decision(s): To approve the draft report and proposition, attached, and to request that they are lodged au Greffe at the earliest opportunity.
Reason(s) for decision: 1) The United Kingdom government introduced the Wireless Telegraphy Bill in April 2006, and it is proposed the Bill may commence in January 2007. This is a consolidation bill, which means that it is not intended to change the law, but draws together a number of existing measures into a single more accessible Act. 2) The Island Authorities have requested a permissive extent clause is included in the Bill, so that subject to the approval of the States the provisions may be applied in Jersey, with appropriate modifications and adaptations, by Order in Council. 3) Article 31 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 requires that where it is proposed that an Order in Council should be made extending to Jersey the provisions of a UK Act of Parliament, the Chief Minister shall lodge the proposal in order that the States may signify their views on it.
Action required: 1) Notify the Deputy Greffier of the decision and to request the draft report and proposition are lodged au Greffe at the earliest opportunity. 2) Inform the Publications Editor to arrange for publication of the Ministerial Decision on www.gov.je
Signature: Deputy Chief Minister		Date of Decision: 22 September 2006