SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4 E+W Minor and consequential amendments relating to SOCA

Valid from 01/04/2006

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) E+W

149 E+W In section 56(1) (interpretation)—

(a) in the definition of “chief officer of police” omit paragraphs (j) and (k),

(b) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “the police” after “constable” insert “ (except a constable who is a member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency) ”, and

(c) after the definition of “section 49 notice” insert—

““SOCA” means the Serious Organised Crime Agency or any member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency;”.