Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
2000 CHAPTER 23
Other Authorisations
Part V: Miscellaneous and Supplemental
Schedule 2: Persons Having the Appropriate Permission
Paragraph 8: Formalities for permissions granted by the Secretary of State
376.This paragraph states that any permissions granted by the Secretary of State in accordance with Schedule 2 may only be granted:
if signed by him personally; or
if signed by a member of the Senior Civil Service (or Diplomatic Service equivalent) and expressly authorised by the Secretary of State. The express authorisation must be in relation to that particular warrant (i.e. there can be no standing authorisation).
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