Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Part I U.K. Relevant authorities for the purposes [F1 only] of ss. 28 and 29

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in Sch. 1 Pt. I heading inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(2); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

Police forces etc. U.K.

1 U.K. [F2 Any police force.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 1 para. 1 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F3 1A U.K. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 1 para. 1A substituted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 69, 198(2), Sch. 14 para. 8(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

2 U.K. [F4 The National Crime Agency.]

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 1 para. 2 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

F5 2A U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 1 para. 2A omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 33(25)

F6 3 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (1.4.2006) for Sch. 1 paras. 2, 3 by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 59, 178, Sch. 4 para. 155; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10 (subject to art. 4(2)-(7))

4 U.K. [F7 The Serious Fraud Office.]

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 1 para. 4 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(c); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F8 4A U.K. F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B added (5.5.2005) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1084), arts. 1(2), 2(1) (subject to art. 1(3))

F9 Sch. 1 para. 4A omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a) (with art. 9)

4B U.K. The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of the Mersey Docks and Harbour (Police) Order 1975 M1 on the nomination of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.]

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B added (5.5.2005) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1084), arts. 1(2), 2(1) (subject to art. 1(3))

Marginal Citations

M1 S.I. 1975/1224.

[F10 The intelligence services] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 1 para. 5 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(d); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

5 U.K. [F11 Any of the intelligence services.]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 1 para. 5 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(d); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F12 The armed forces] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 1 para. 6 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(e); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

6 U.K. [F13 Any of Her Majesty’s forces.]

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 1 para. 6 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(e); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F14 [F15 Revenue and Customs] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 1 para. 7 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(f); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

F15 Sch. 1 para. 7 and cross-heading substituted for Sch. 1 paras. 7, 8 and cross-heading (15.2.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 88, 94, Sch. 12 para. 28; S.I. 2008/219, art. 2(b)

7 U.K. [F16 Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.]]

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 1 para. 7 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(f); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

F17 8 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 1 para. 7 and cross-heading substituted for Sch. 1 paras. 7, 8 and cross-heading (15.2.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 88, 94, Sch. 12 para. 28; S.I. 2008/219, art. 2(b)

Government departments U.K.

F18 9 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 1 Pt. I: by S.I. 2002/794, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 39, Sch. 2 (with arts. 5(3), 6) it is provided (27.3.2002) that the entry relating to the “Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food” is repealed and the words “The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs” inserted at the appropriate place

F19 9ZA U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 1 para. 9ZA omitted (13.11.2009) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2748), art. 8, Sch. para. 6(b) (with art. 7)

F20 9ZB U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 1 para. 9ZB omitted (9.11.2016) by The Secretaries of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for International Trade and for Exiting the European Union and the Transfer of Functions (Education and Skills) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/992), Sch. para. 8(b)

[F21 9ZC. U.K. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.]

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 1 para. 9ZC inserted (9.11.2016) by The Secretaries of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for International Trade and for Exiting the European Union and the Transfer of Functions (Education and Skills) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/992), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(a) (with art. 13)

[F22 9A U.K. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.]

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 1 para. 9A substituted (11.4.2018) by The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(a) (with art. 14)

F23 10 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 1 para. 10 omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b) (with art. 9)

[F24 The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.]

Textual Amendments

F24 Sch. 1 Pt. I: by S.I. 2002/2626, art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 24(a)(b) it is provided (25.11.2002) that the entry relating to the “Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions” is repealed, and the words “The Department for Transport” and “the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister” inserted at the appropriate place

[F18 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.]

F25 11 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 1 Pt. 1: by S.I. 2001/2568, Sch. para. 18 it is provided that the entry relating to the “Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions” is repealed and the words “The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions” inserted at the appropriate place

12 U.K. [F26 The Department of Health [F27 and Social Care] .]

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 1 para. 12 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(g); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

F27 Words in Sch. 1 para. 12 inserted (11.4.2018) by The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b) (with art. 14)

13 U.K. [F28 The Home Office.]

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 1 para. 13 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(h); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

13ZA U.K. [F29 The Ministry of Justice]

Textual Amendments

F29 Sch. 1 para. 13ZA omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(i); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

F30 13A U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F30 Sch. 1 para. 13A omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 3(2)(a)

F31 14 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 1 Pt. 1: by S.I. 2002/1397, art. 12, Sch. para. 16 it is provided (27.6.2002) that the entry relating to the Department of Social Security is repealed and the words “The Department for Work and Pensions” inserted at the appropriate place

F32 15 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F32 Sch. 1: entry for the "Department of Trade and Industry" omitted (12.12.2007) by virtue of The Secretaries of State for Children, Schools and Families, for Innovation, Universities and Skills and for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/3224), arts. 1(2), 15, Sch. para. 9(b)

[F24 The Department for Transport.]

F24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F33 By The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), art. 2(2)(c) (with art. 9) it is provided (6.4.2010) that, in Pt. 1 of Sch. 1, "para. 15B (the Department for Work and Pensions)" is omitted.

[F34 The Welsh Assembly Government] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34 Sch. 1 para. 16 and cross-heading substituted (the amendment coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I. and see ss. 46, 161(5) of Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 76(3)

[F35 16 U.K. The Welsh Assembly Government.]

Textual Amendments

F35 Sch. 1 para. 16 and cross-heading substituted (the amendment coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I. and see ss. 46, 161(5) of Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 76(3)

Local authorities U.K.

[F36 17 U.K. Any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, and any county council or county borough council in Wales.]

Textual Amendments

F36 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 17 substituted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(4)

[F37 17A U.K. Any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 M2 .]

Textual Amendments

F37 Sch. 1 para. 17A substituted (6.4.2010) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(3) (with art. 9)

Marginal Citations

M2 2004 c.21.

Other bodies U.K.

[F38 17B U.K. The Charity Commission.]

Textual Amendments

F38 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 17B inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(6)

18 U.K. [F39 The Environment Agency.]

Textual Amendments

F39 Sch. 1 para. 18 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(j); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F40 18A. U.K. The Marine Management Organisation.]

Textual Amendments

F40 Sch. 1 para. 18A inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 3(2)(b)

[F41 19 U.K. [F42 The Financial Conduct Authority.]

Textual Amendments

F41 Sch. 1 paras. 19, 19A substituted for Sch. 1 para. 19 (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 88 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F42 Sch. 1 para. 19 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(k); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

19A U.K. The Prudential Regulation Authority.]

Textual Amendments

F41 Sch. 1 paras. 19, 19A substituted for Sch. 1 para. 19 (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 88 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

20 U.K. [F43 The Food Standards Agency.]

Textual Amendments

F43 Sch. 1 para. 20 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(l); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F44 [F45 20A U.K. [F46 Gambling Commission]]

Textual Amendments

F44 Words in Sch. 1 para. 20A substituted (1.10.2005) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356, 358, Sch. 16 para. 14 (with ss. 352, 354, Sch. 16 para. 21); S.I. 2005/2455, art. 2(1), Sch.

F45 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 20A-20D inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(7)

F46 Sch. 1 para. 20A omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(m); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

[F47 20B U.K. [F48 The Competition and Markets Authority.]]

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 20A-20D inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(7)

F47 Sch. 1 para. 20B substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 143 (with art. 3)

F48 Sch. 1 para. 20B omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(n); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)

20C U.K. The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 20A-20D inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(7)

20D U.K. F49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 20A-20D inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(7)

F49 Sch. 1 para. 20D omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(d) (with art. 9)

[F50 20E U.K. The [F51 Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ] .

Textual Amendments

F50 Sch. 1 paras. 20E, 20F inserted (26.7.2006) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1874), arts. 1, 2

F51 Words in Sch. 1 para. 20E substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 8; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

[F52 20F U.K. The Care Quality Commission.]]

Textual Amendments

F50 Sch. 1 paras. 20E, 20F inserted (26.7.2006) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1874), arts. 1, 2

F52 Sch. 1 para. 20F substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 95, 170, Sch. 5 para. 72; S.I. 2009/462, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 35(x)

[F53 20G U.K. The Health and Safety Executive.]

Textual Amendments

F53 Sch. 1 para. 20G inserted (6.4.2010) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(4) (with art. 9)

F54 21 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F54 Sch. 1 para. 21 repealed (15.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3686, art. 6(17)(b)

22 U.K. F55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F55 Sch. 1 para. 22 repealed (3.7.2002) by S.I. 2002/1555, art. 26

23 U.K. F56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F56 Sch. 1 para. 23 omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(e) (with art. 9)

[F57 23A U.K. The Office of Communications.]

Textual Amendments

F57 Sch. 1 para. 23A inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411, Sch. 17 para. 161(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1) Sch. 1 {subject to art. 3(3)}

[Northern Ireland authorities U.K.

Extent Information

E1 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 23A-23D and heading 'Northern Ireland authorities' inserted (2.7.2002) by Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002/183), arts. 1, 3

23A U.K. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

23B U.K. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.

23C U.K. The Department of the Environment.

23D U.K. Any district council (within the meaning of section 44 of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 M3 ).]

Marginal Citations

M3 1954 c. 33 (N.I.)

[F58 23E U.K. The Department of Justice.]

Textual Amendments

F58 Sch. 1 para. 23E inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 6(1), Sch. 4 para. 26 (with arts. 28-31)