(1)On determining an appeal under section 16 above, the [F2Investigatory Powers Commissioner] shall give notice of the determination to both—
(a)the person by whom the appeal was brought; and
(b)the [F3Judicial Commissioner] whose decision was appealed against.
(2)Where the determination of the [F2Investigatory Powers Commissioner] on an appeal under section 16 above is a determination to dismiss the appeal, the [F2Investigatory 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 [F2Investigatory Powers Commissioner] shall not give any reasons for any determination of the Commissioner on an appeal under section 16 above.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 17 heading substituted (1.9.2017) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 233(5)(b), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)
F2Words in s. 17 substituted (1.9.2017) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 233(5)(b), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)
F3Words in s. 17(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2017) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 233(5)(f), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)
