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SCHEDULE 4Minor and consequential amendments relating to SOCA

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)

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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;