NMA Welcomes Repeal Of Section 40 In Draft Media Bill

The News Media Association has welcomed provisions in the Draft Media Bill to repeal Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act.

The draft legislation aims to introduce new reforms to guarantee access to UK radio on smart speakers and cut red tape on commercial stations help, while enabling public service broadcasters better compete with streaming giants.

It also delivers on the government’s commitment to repeal Section 40 – a longstanding campaigning objective of the NMA.

NMA chief executive Owen Meredith said: “We welcome the provisions in the Draft Media Bill to repeal Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act.

“The repeal of this pernicious piece of legislation will be a welcome step forward for press freedom in this country.”