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Section 30.

SCHEDULE 1U.K. Relevant Public Authorities

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Notes

[F1PART A1U.K.Relevant authorities for the purposes of ss. 28, 29 and 29B

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 Pt. A1 inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), ss. 4(9), 9(2); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)

Police forces etcU.K.

A1Any police force.

[F2A1AThe tri-service serious crime unit.]

Textual Amendments

F2Sch. 1 para. A1A inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 22; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

B1The National Crime Agency.

C1The Serious Fraud Office.

The intelligence servicesU.K.

D1Any of the intelligence services.

The armed forcesU.K.

E1Any of Her Majesty's forces.

Revenue and CustomsU.K.

F1Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Government departmentsU.K.

G1The Department of Health and Social Care.

H1The Home Office.

I1The Ministry of Justice.

Other bodiesU.K.

J1The Competition and Markets Authority.

K1The Environment Agency.

L1The Financial Conduct Authority.

M1The Food Standards Agency.

N1The Gambling Commission.]

Part IU.K. Relevant authorities for the purposes [F3only] of ss. 28 and 29

Textual Amendments

F3Word in Sch. 1 Pt. I heading inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

Police forces etc.U.K.

F41U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 1 para. 1 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

[F51AU.K.The Civil Nuclear Constabulary.]

Textual Amendments

F62U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 1 para. 2 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F72AU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F83U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 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))

F94U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F9Sch. 1 para. 4 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

[F104AU.K.F11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4BU.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.]

F12...U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12Sch. 1 para. 5 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F135U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13Sch. 1 para. 5 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F14...U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14Sch. 1 para. 6 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F156U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 1 para. 6 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F16...U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16Sch. 1 para. 7 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F177U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Sch. 1 para. 7 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F188U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18Sch. 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 departmentsU.K.

F199U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 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

F209ZAU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F219ZBU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F229ZC.U.K.The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.]

[F239AU.K.The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.]

F2410U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F25The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.]

Textual Amendments

F25Sch. 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

[F19The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.]

F2611U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F26Sch. 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

F2712U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27Sch. 1 para. 12 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F2813U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28Sch. 1 para. 13 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F2913ZAU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29Sch. 1 para. 13ZA omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F3013AU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3114U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31Sch. 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

F3215U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F25The Department for Transport.]

F25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Textual Amendments

F33By 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.

[F34The Welsh Assembly Government]U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34Sch. 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)

[F3516U.K.The Welsh Assembly Government.]

Textual Amendments

F35Sch. 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 authoritiesU.K.

[F3617U.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.]

[F3717AU.K.Any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 M2.]

Other bodiesU.K.

[F3817BU.K.The Charity Commission.]

F3918U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F39Sch. 1 para. 18 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

[F4018A.U.K.The Marine Management Organisation.]

F4119U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F41Sch. 1 para. 19 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

19AU.K.The Prudential Regulation Authority.

F4220U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F42Sch. 1 para. 20 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F4320AU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F43Sch. 1 para. 20A omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

F4420BU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F44Sch. 1 para. 20B omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) 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)(c)

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

20DU.K.F45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F4620EU.K.The [F47 Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ] .

[F4820FU.K.The Care Quality Commission.]]

[F4920GU.K.The Health and Safety Executive.]

F5021U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F50Sch. 1 para. 21 repealed (15.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3686, art. 6(17)(b)

22U.K.F51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F51Sch. 1 para. 22 repealed (3.7.2002) by S.I. 2002/1555, art. 26

23U.K.F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F5323AU.K.The Office of Communications.]

Textual Amendments

F53Sch. 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 authoritiesU.K.

Extent Information

E1Sch. 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

23AU.K.The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

23BU.K.The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.

23CU.K.The Department of the Environment.

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

Marginal Citations

[F5423EU.K.The Department of Justice.]

Part IIU.K. Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28

The Health and Safety ExecutiveU.K.

24U.K.F55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NHS bodies in England and WalesU.K.

25U.K.F56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26U.K.A Special Health Authority established under [F57section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] .

Textual Amendments

27U.K.F58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F5927AU.K.F60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F61[F62HM Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills]U.K.

Textual Amendments

F62Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 27B and cross-heading substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 157, 188, Sch. 14 para. 68; S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

[F6327BU.K.Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills.]

Textual Amendments

F63Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 27B and cross-heading substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 157, 188, Sch. 14 para. 68; S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

The Information CommissionerU.K.

27CU.K.The Information Commissioner.

F64. . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F64Sch. 1 para. 27D and cross-heading "The Royal Parks Constabulary" repealed (8.5.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 161, 174, 178, Sch. 13 para. 10, Sch. 17; S.I. 2006/1085, art. 2(b)(d)(i)

27DU.K.F65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F65Sch. 1 para. 27D and cross-heading "The Royal Parks Constabulary" repealed (8.5.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 161, 174, 178, Sch. 13 para. 10, Sch. 17; S.I. 2006/1085, art. 2(b)(d)(i)

[F66 The General Pharmaceutical Council.]U.K.

Textual Amendments

F66Sch. 1 para. 28 and heading substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), arts. 1, 68, Sch. 4 para. 8; S.I. 2010/1621, arts. 1(1), 2(1), Sch.

[F6728U.K.The General Pharmaceutical Council.]

Textual Amendments

F67Sch. 1 para. 28 and heading substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), arts. 1, 68, Sch. 4 para. 8; S.I. 2010/1621, arts. 1(1), 2(1), Sch.

F68...U.K.

F6928AU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F70...U.K.

Textual Amendments

F7028BU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F71The Department for Work and PensionsU.K.

28CU.K.The Department for Work and Pensions.

F72. . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F72Sch. 1 para. 28D and cross-heading "The Postal Services Commission" omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011(c. 5), ss. 91, 93(2)(3), {Sch. 12 para. 161(a)}; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

28DU.K.F73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F73Sch. 1 para. 28D and cross-heading "The Postal Services Commission" omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011(c. 5), ss. 91, 93(2)(3), {Sch. 12 para. 161(a)}; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

Universal service providersU.K.

28EU.K.A universal service provider (within the meaning of [F74Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011]) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of [F75that Part]).]

Textual Amendments

F74Words in Sch. 1 para. 28E substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 91, 93(3), Sch. 12 para. 161(b)(i); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3(1)

F75Words in Sch. 1 para. 28E substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 91, 93(3), Sch. 12 para. 161(b)(ii); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3(1)

[F76The Natural Resources Body for WalesU.K.

Textual Amendments

28FU.K.The Natural Resources Body for Wales.]

[F77Northern Ireland authoritiesU.K.

Textual Amendments

F77Sch. 1 Pt. 2 paras. 29-40 and heading 'Northern Ireland authorities' inserted (2.7.2002) by Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (SR 2002/183), arts. 1, {4}

29U.K.The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

30U.K.The Department for Regional Development.

31U.K.The Department for Social Development.

32U.K.The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.

33U.K.The Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission.

34U.K.The Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland.

35U.K.A [F78Health and Social Care trust] established under Article 10 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 M4.

F7936U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37U.K.The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland.

[F8038U.K.The Regional Business Services Organisation.]

39U.K.The Fire Authority for Northern Ireland.

40U.K.The Northern Ireland Housing Executive.]

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