123. Age-appropriate design code

(1) The Commissioner must prepare a code of practice which contains such guidance as the Commissioner considers appropriate on standards of age-appropriate design of relevant information society services which are likely to be accessed by children.

(2) Where a code under this section is in force, the Commissioner may prepare amendments of the code or a replacement code.

(3) Before preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must consult the Secretary of State and such other persons as the Commissioner considers appropriate, including -

(a) children,

(b) parents,

(c) persons who appear to the Commissioner to represent the interests of children,

(d) child development experts, and

(e) trade associations.

(4) In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must have regard -

(a) to the fact that children have different needs at different ages, and

(b) to the United Kingdom's obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the

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