The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2018

Saving provisions regarding functions of the Tribunal

8.—(1) In relation to conduct taking place before 27th December 2018, section 65(8) of RIPA(1) has effect as if the reference in paragraph (a) to a warrant under Part 2, 5, 6 or 7 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 included a reference to a warrant under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of RIPA or a warrant under the Interception of Communications Act 1985.

(2) Paragraph (3) applies where the Tribunal exercises the jurisdiction conferred on them by or under section 65 of RIPA, or otherwise exercises or performs any power or duty conferred or imposed on them under RIPA, in relation to conduct taking place before 27th December 2018.

(3) Where this paragraph applies, section 68(7) of RIPA(2) has effect as if in paragraph (e), the reference to section 41, 126, 149, 168 or 190 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 included a reference to section 11 of RIPA.

(1)

Section 65(8) was amended by section 243(1)(i) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

(2)

Section 68(7) was amended by paragraph 152 of Schedule 4 to the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), paragraph 97 of Schedule 8 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013, section 243(5) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and S.I. 2013/602.