Explanatory Notes

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 23

28 July 2000

Commentary on Sections

“High security psychiatric service” and “hospital premises” are defined in subsection (8)

Section 5: Interception with a warrant

50.This section allows for interception to be carried out when an interception warrant has been issued by the Secretary of State and sets out the grounds on which a warrant may be issued.