Part 3Authorisations for obtaining communications data

Relevant public authorities other than local authorities

71Power to modify section 70 and Schedule 4

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations modify section 70 or Schedule 4.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular—

a

add a public authority to, or remove a public authority from, the list in column 1 of the table,

b

modify an entry in column 2 of the table,

c

impose or remove restrictions on the authorisations that may be granted by a designated senior officer with a specified public authority,

d

impose or remove restrictions on the circumstances in which or purposes for which such authorisations may be granted by a designated senior officer.

3

The power to make regulations under subsection (1) includes power to make such modifications in any enactment (including this Act) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in consequence of a person becoming, or ceasing to be, a relevant public authority because of regulations under that subsection.