Communications (Unsolicited Telephone Calls and Texts) Bill

Key Points

• Aims to reduce unsolicited telephone calls and texts to consumers.
• Creates rules and enforcement powers for organisations and regulators to prevent and act on unsolicited communications.
• Defines responsibilities for organisations that contact people and for telecoms providers.
• Covers connected provisions related to the wider communications sector.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it would typically move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading, before proceeding to the House of Lords.