The Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2018

Bringing section 7 proceedings

8.—(1) Section 7 proceedings are to be brought by a complainant sending to the Tribunal a form and other information in accordance with this rule.

(2) The form must be signed by the complainant and must—

(a) state the name, address and date of birth of the complainant;

(b) state each respondent against which the proceedings are brought;

(c) describe the nature of the claim (including details of the Convention right which it is alleged has been infringed) and of the complainant’s interest, and

(d) specify the remedy which the complainant seeks.

(3) The complainant must also supply, either in or with the form, a summary of the information on which the claim is based.

(4) At any time, the Tribunal may invite or direct the complainant to supply further information or to make written representations on any matter.

(5) For the purposes of paragraph (2), Convention right has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998(1).

(1)

“Convention rights” is defined in section 1(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42).