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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

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    Part Iv:  Scrutiny Etc of Investigatory Powers and of the Functions of the Intelligence Services

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    Section 72:  Effect of Codes of Practice

    337.Subsection (1) requires any person to take account of any applicable Code of Practice issued under Section 71 while exercising or performing any power or duty under this Act.

    338.Subsection (2) explains that a failure to comply with a Code of Practice issued under Section 71 will not of itself constitute a criminal offence or civil tort.

    339.Subsection (3) allows the evidential use of a Code of Practice in court.

    340.Subsection (4) requires that, where relevant, the statutory bodies described in this subsection must take into account the provisions of a Code of Practice.

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