15(1)Section 33 (rules for grant of authorisations) is amended as follows.
(2)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1ZZA)A person who is a designated person for the purposes of section 28, 29 or 29B by reference to the person’s office, rank or position with the tri-service serious crime unit must not grant an authorisation under that section except on an application made by a member of that unit.”
(3)After subsection (3) insert—
“(3ZZA)The Provost Marshal for serious crime must not grant an authorisation for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance except—
(a)on an application made by a member of the tri-service serious crime unit; and
(b)in the case of an authorisation for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance in relation to any residential premises, where those premises are in the area of operation of a police force mentioned in subsection (6)(d).”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 24(1)
I2Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.5.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e)
I3Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4