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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

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    Part V:  Miscellaneous and Supplemental

    Section 80:  General saving for lawful conduct

    355.Section 80 ensures that nothing in this Act makes any actions unlawful unless that is explicitly stated. The availability of an authorisation or a warrant does not mean that it is unlawful not to seek or obtain one. In this respect, the Act must be read with section 6 of the Human Rights Act, which makes it unlawful to act in a way which is incompatible with a Convention right.

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