Explanatory Notes

Identity Cards Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 15

30 March 2006

Commentary on Sections

Supervision of operation of Act

Section 24: Jurisdiction of Intelligence Services Commissioner and Tribunal

148.This section amends the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 which sets out the functions of the Intelligence Services Commissioner and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The effect of the amendment is to add to their functions oversight of the provision of information held on the Register to the intelligence and security agencies.