Authorisation of surveillance and human intelligence sources

17 Appeals to the F3Investigatory Powers Commissioner : supplementary

1

On determining an appeal under section 16 above, the F1Investigatory Powers Commissioner shall give notice of the determination to both—

a

the person by whom the appeal was brought; and

b

the F2Judicial Commissioner whose decision was appealed against.

2

Where the determination of the F1Investigatory Powers Commissioner on an appeal under section 16 above is a determination to dismiss the appeal, the F1Investigatory Powers Commissioner shall make a report of the findings—

a

to the persons mentioned in subsection (1) above; and

b

to the Scottish Ministers.

3

Subject to subsection (2) above, the F1Investigatory Powers Commissioner shall not give any reasons for any determination of the Commissioner on an appeal under section 16 above.