The Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources and Interception: Codes of Practice) Regulations 2022
1Citation, commencement and extent
2Codes of practice
2022 No. 1295
Investigatory Powers

The Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources and Interception: Codes of Practice) Regulations 2022

Made
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 71(5) and (8) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 20001 (“the 2000 Act”) and paragraph 5(4) of Schedule 7 to the Investigatory Powers Act 20162 (“the 2016 Act”).

In accordance with section 71(3), (7) and (8) of the 2000 Act and paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, the Secretary of State has prepared and published drafts of the codes of practice brought into force by these Regulations and considered representations made about them.

In accordance with paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Investigatory Powers Commissioner about the code of practice entitled “Interception of Communications”.

In accordance with section 71(4) and (8) of the 2000 Act and paragraph 5(6) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, drafts of the codes of practice brought into force by these Regulations were laid before both Houses of Parliament.

In accordance with section 71(9) of the 2000 Act and paragraph 5(5) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, a draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.