Mail integrity code
This code requires all licensed operators to minimise the exposure of mail in their care to the risk of loss, theft, damage and/or interference. It forms part of the licensing framework for the fully open mail market and came into force on 1 January 2006, when the UK mail market opened to full competition.
Interfering with the mail is a criminal offence and Postcomm has already taken action against individuals for dumping mail. A straightforward code on mail integrity will ensure everyone - including the customer - knows the rules. Once agreed, Postcomm proposes that compliance with the code will be a licence condition.
More background information on the mail integrity code and on Postcomm's licensing regime.
Related Documents:
- 12 April 2006 - decision statement
- Reporting guidelines for "Serious Incidents" (pdf, 85KB).
- 22 September 2005 - consultation document
- Postal Services Act 2000, Section 14. Notice of proposal to modify the conditions of the USO licence and the standard licences (pdf, 317KB).
- 8 August 2005 - code of practice
- Protecting the integrity of mail - A code of practice (pdf, 95KB).
- 8 August 2005 - decision document
- Protecting the integrity of mail - A code of practice. A decision document (pdf, 529KB).
- 8 August 2005 - consultation responses
- Responses to March 2005 consultation (pdf, 456KB).
- 18 March 2005 - consultation document
- Protecting the integrity of mail - a code of practice. A consultation document (pdf, 618KB).
- 18 March 2005 - news release
- Postcomm proposes new codes of practice for a competitive market.
