27(1)Where a combined warrant includes warrants or authorisations which (as single instruments) would cease to have effect at the end of different periods, the combined warrant is to cease to have effect at the end of the shortest of the periods (unless renewed).U.K.
(2)But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a combined warrant which—
(a)includes an authorisation under section 28 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (authorisation of directed surveillance),
(b)is addressed to the head of an intelligence service, and
(c)is issued with the approval of a Judicial Commissioner.
(3)In such a case, the combined warrant (unless it is renewed) is to cease to have effect at the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which it is issued.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 27 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(e)(iv)