Investigatory Powers Act 2016

Type Public General Act
Publication 2016-11-29
Last updated 2026-04-07
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^key-98053d194cc0d51a94567848c51a5cc7]: Sch. 10 para. 70 in force at 5.12.2018 by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 3(l)(iii)

[^key-9847f70d33855b41a8a6c60ef9f6e6cc]: S. 76(A1) inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 16(2) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-988410db509467809028fee50b41dc25]: Sch. 10 para. 66 in force at 5.12.2018 by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 3(l)(i)

[^key-994b8487ae8e18426b962ffafcd58dcc]: S. 62(6) omitted (5.2.2019) by virtue of The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 3(7) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-99875d92a861e0aebbc46b29b1a1d634]: S. 78(3)(4) inserted (17.5.2019) by The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/939), regs. 1(2), 3(4)

[^key-9a7982a29d876fb7957d479ae12eff9e]: Words in s. 61 cross-heading inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), regs. 1(4)(b)(5), 6(1) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-9af026b0cf7550a42acf9593f25e601c]: Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(g)

[^key-9b288ab9606d2c1a57db5c548758c69f]: S. 238(6)(b)(c) in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(w)

[^key-9b5cdc5abe1b0dbd182da03f83c13ba8]: S. 229(8)(d)(ii) in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(d)(vi) (with reg. 3(6))

[^key-9b78ce4b451a02bf44ca38bc277e1d30]: Sch. 8 para. 22(2)(3) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(vii)(bb)

[^key-9bdec0ddb0176e1db4596151c4e661b7]: Sch. 10 para. 95 in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(j)

[^key-9c33864c59f5e9b873808ca34a4d67a7]: Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(f)(i)

[^key-9c6a40b3c358b41bf080c2b1a5feb54c]: S. 150 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(h) (with reg. 15(3)(a))

[^key-9c8a4e86225de30620b9606df245bd3f]: S. 229(5) in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(d)(v)

[^key-9cb4076127d31a46c1642d6acc75b637]: S. 218 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(c)

[^key-9cc6c762bc9152b8e668a1de501d8ddb]: S. 200(1)(b) and word inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 1(4)(a)(ii), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(a)

[^key-9d093a156b73170477bc4463f3da016f]: S. 92 in force at 30.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1233, reg. 2(f)

[^key-9d8c8f7500a9a8f209421cf87f555e0d]: Words in s. 155(2)(a)(i) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-9dae2cb57d09471bdc678a39ab585efd]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 20(2)(i) substituted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 18 para. 10(3)(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(f)

[^key-9dc22c8013fb303680a17911a327f260]: Sch. 10 para. 4 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(i)

[^key-9dce65f8b106a999ab702306ebe74017]: S. 202(5) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 4(2)(c), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(d)

[^key-9dd1e3891558da7462d8b07d2b58927e]: S. 231(9)(a) in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 11(b)(aa)(ii)

[^key-9e27cfc5c37186d36a384e5aca88dd62]: S. 77(1A) inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 17(3) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-9e3872a6772d8a4da11e5dec4a62ab17]: S. 131 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(q) (with reg. 24)

[^key-9e3e3364881c3c1fb1cf822ae5beb661]: Words in s. 94(5) substituted (1.11.2018) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 22(c)

[^key-9ebafae676d0d16e6026077e78a7a4ce]: Sch. 10 para. 1 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(i)

[^key-9f0bd6f1a4d6ba86edc33209d6bfe5ed]: S. 40(1)-(3)(8) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(p)

[^key-9f487c0313a5c6574a989b914e38aa48]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 table substituted (1.1.2023) by The Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1395), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

[^key-a04fbba6fc017bd05926068f65b26bea]: Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 1 inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 48; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-a0a0ce1cd1656591fcac483aac908b69]: S. 19(1)-(3) in force at 27.6.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(a)

[^key-a0d1d299c74e74f3a8d4e50f58465f9a]: S. 133 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(s)

[^key-a0d5fe846118ab3a616322aa3b8853c8]: Words in s. 107(3) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 24(4)(b), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(v)

[^key-a14c88e54d8de569e4e4215dd41b01df]: Sch. 10 para. 6(4) in force at 22.7.2020 for specified purposes by S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(i)

[^key-a16a6b7242ef1ba10eee3f3bdf851a4b]: S. 19(4)(5) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(e)(ii)

[^key-a19c0cff29f7cadbfc178279a2a5a17c]: S. 90(13) in force at 30.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1233, reg. 2(e)

[^key-a1ba8886d5f0825098aa8242d7abd387]: S. 208 in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(q)

[^key-a1cb2771aebce51b737f47458e7df0ca]: S. 80(3)(4) omitted (5.2.2019) by virtue of The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 19(4) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-a1d23c7963a5626c10815d102b4d72a6]: Sch. 10 para. 68 in force at 5.12.2018 by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 3(l)(ii)

[^key-a21e0a6b95b9fc7bf5be4166188639b4]: Words in s. 68(5) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 8(4) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-a255ffba4ac804417b4947c068c71cd8]: Sch. 6 Pt. 1 in force at 28.11.2018 by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 2(h)

[^key-a292920b8927437be9dd48e75f9ecf80]: S. 229(8) in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 11(a)(ii)

[^key-a2c990c7e5db126269ca8ec0ab2be73d]: Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(g)

[^key-a2eabf63f97831657349a63c15ab4283]: Sch. 8 para. 23(1) in force at 27.6.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(e)(ii)

[^key-a321bfa7698e2df799733d29d236266f]: S. 135 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 4(p)

[^key-a36dc18e52d7f14048a2061baac81b15]: S. 7 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(c) (with reg. 19(3)(b))

[^key-a41ff7fa9bd27296285c3034150234d1]: Sch. 3 para. 23 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(w)

[^key-a4a078a86ab3785083229a161192ec95]: S. 12(3) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 14(5), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(n)

[^key-a4da613f9cfd37d660244813e691195c]: S. 216 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(c)

[^key-a548f095119a62a5dbe5a4bceed8b0e9]: S. 41 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(m)

[^key-a58b1decf18d6412c10518e639c41530]: S. 229(4A)-(4C) inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), ss. 7(2), 9(2); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)

[^key-a58c8cade82473e1c34bd04915399ec4]: S. 189 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(b)

[^key-a5c43309f7c2947f30cf00172b3e3d9d]: Words in s. 94(4)(a) substituted (1.11.2018) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 22(c)

[^key-a63d23d40c6098f5867fb7bf28006c71]: S. 29 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(m)

[^key-a683372a5b98926824e351e8d6ff4d94]: S. 243(1)(c) in force at 5.2.2019 for specified purposes by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(g)

[^key-a6da4f1f16f74c793e7405e84ee93ead]: S. 109 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(d)

[^key-a6ffb39c112463376b4506b74cac7655]: Sch. 3 paras. 25, 26 inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 28(3), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(z)

[^key-a71eb52ff27fe283d0291980f11e7203]: S. 234(2)(e) in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 11(c)(ii)

[^key-a730847e4292b238a8769f194bbebc45]: S. 242 in force at 31.12.2018 by S.I. 2018/1379, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-a7463197a1c1242d0c071ba7cab41a76]: S. 181 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(b)

[^key-a74e9f414157412c9682ac7678b89cb2]: Sch. 8 para. 10 in force at 6.7.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/817, reg. 2

[^key-a767d3cefcdc4f3ed789e292475cd22f]: Words in s. 68(4) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-a7e99996af811810daee4c4ec6b57bd1]: Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(i)

[^key-a81355489245ef1d3bc26640438d6143]: S. 120 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(j)

[^key-a82dc8195be8c3c57f7c56ffd6145b0e]: S. 271(1) in force at 22.8.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(j)

[^key-a83eb6c735ccb578468271875c5d95ac]: S. 129 in force at 28.11.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 2(f)

[^key-a8a957e5bded16ea63be1870d35c0adc]: S. 121 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(k)

[^key-a8ae4f5881f738e23db20be8fc2fa2dc]: Sch. 8 para. 32 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(e)(iv)

[^key-a93b061b0446afa7bdc3765440ef26cc]: S. 73(3A) substituted (17.5.2019) by The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/939), regs. 1(2), 2

[^key-a9c95ade14e7bb6120300e6a7fcb09eb]: Words in s. 62(4)(a) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 3(5)(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-a9d2716f58f861badebc3b72ac8b80eb]: Word in s. 84(2)(d) omitted (5.2.2019) by virtue of The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 20(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-aa021275845e0cc2b1f89d4cc86b74c6]: S. 60(1) in force at 31.5.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(s)

[^key-aa6984b94148321a4c5d204e7ec2473e]: Sch. 10 para. 74 in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(j)

[^key-ab32319b50ccd09fa2417437e52f5bf3]: S. 180 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(b)

[^key-ab60fee2de4fa3c898583b23a85086c9]: Sch. 10 para. 18 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-ab825fa38b416f0277550f30feaed7fd]: Words in s. 11(1) substituted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 12(2), 32(2) (with s. 12(5)); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(l)

[^key-abb02de4f55844fba4e8b8d97ad4d6f4]: S. 134 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(t)

[^key-ac2d39598f7a6bfb5c58f1fd174f12fa]: Sch. 3 para. 9A and cross-heading inserted (22.11.2018) by Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13), s. 64(2), Sch. 3 para. 7 (with ss. 52(3), 53, 58); S.I. 2018/1213, reg. 2(f)

[^key-ac6c6ab60e2023aabb54b7a2c0d9684a]: Sch. 10 Pt. 8 in force at 7.11.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/940, reg. 4(b)

[^key-ad2c32ba403e2c8df96accd7956c40e5]: S. 197 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(b)

[^key-ad853d57f6635c78b69fbbbb853690eb]: Words in s. 12(2)(b) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 14(2), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(n)

[^key-ad8ba2e48030d0652a926a37356ad699]: S. 256A inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 20(7), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(s) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-adc21614a00d15834690d69cb0b6f338]: Sch. 3 para. 19 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(w)

[^key-ae1a90cd0d1fceb6891a7795b6d7490e]: S. 178 in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(m)

[^key-ae26b1248e2ef90ba11f0b6d90a4ec4a]: Words in s. 263(1) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 7(4), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(g)

[^key-ae2e0e2526aa2377a381c0fe6cd89237]: Words in s. 43(7)(a)(i) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ae4ab6333ba1f98ceb0b34d2ab367ef0]: Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(g)

[^key-ae7706c1aff1461afd06f404f744f81f]: S. 60(2)(3) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(s)

[^key-ae7793532dc1efa98603afebdf30a751]: S. 87(1)(a)(i)-(vi) substituted (1.11.2018) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), regs. 1(3)(c), 8(2)

[^key-aea9998503957e8dcdb157bee031a894]: Words in s. 1(6)(e) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 6(2)(b)(ii), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(f)

[^key-af1131459bddc1b7e8e146c4e38e557a]: S. 125 in force at 5.12.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 3(e)

[^key-af17e5be8db250a70e098d7427a73b5a]: S. 237(3) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 203(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-af30a31ba3a7bc79d9bcc447586c9863]: S. 243(1)(j) in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 11(e)(vi)

[^key-af4be2d0dc2d5f6954e8f3b80021b1aa]: S. 257 in force at 12.3.2018 by S.I. 2018/341, reg. 2(k)

[^key-af4cdd826e25008ae298883b7860db67]: S. 243(1)(i) in force at 5.2.2019 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(i)

[^key-b0728a446e9789b8f3dd452315b70799]: Sch. 10 para. 9 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-b08b22891c8c78bbfc016c35bcb23e2e]: S. 32 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(d)

[^key-b155c83d1ad1012862f074daccd3f414]: S. 65(3B) inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 6(5) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-b22ff47eea6d5903b0c7321110ca0fd0]: S. 129 in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 4(n) (with reg. 24)

[^key-b30477bbbbf8b982704f7d74fd0bb05c]: Words in s. 65(7)(a) inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 6(7)(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-b344bf60178eb60a0c222a425b5f753c]: Sch. 4 Pt. 1 in force at 5.2.2019 by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(m)

[^key-b3bd034a506041386edd5f3044c2dc51]: Words in s. 265 table inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 7(5), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(g)

[^key-b3c4a1238e9a614085050a8bea5365af]: Words in s. 78(1)(a) inserted (17.5.2019) by The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/939), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(a)

[^key-b3f01b54370db5b0e95de62b8c5d90c4]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 table substituted (25.9.2020) by The Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1037), regs. 1, 2(4)

[^key-b3fa54cca53d4ecbdffc656dcb78979c]: Words in s. 10(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/742), regs. 1, 82(2)(b) (with reg. 83); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b41bcfa461630970c4d8088302eab8c1]: Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 inserted (1.11.2022 for specified purposes, 19.6.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(7); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 3; S.I. 2023/621, reg. 2

[^key-b481d8b00203d6cce206fdc4ca0a854d]: S. 20 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(f)

[^key-b4e3ff43c48dbe4e31b25942d2e96a04]: S. 243(2)(a) in force at 5.2.2019 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(j)(i)

[^key-b554f2d736f05fdba3f8e0a82fa0a361]: S. 35(1)-(5)(6)(a)(e)(7) in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(g)

[^key-b58704abf7612e5d976b958403ab7440]: S. 142 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(g)

[^key-b5bba7f57527876ca0277f63497c5008]: Sch. 9 para. 6(1)(aa) inserted (1.11.2018) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 27(c)

[^key-b5fea6648bb6002cb0d2b80d6ca65f79]: Sch. 8 para. 20(2) in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(v)(bb)

[^key-b62575947f58746fede28bd89165eb87]: S. 227(13)(b) substituted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 8(5), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(h)

[^key-b69d236454180d459426eea1557c9276]: S. 234(1)(2)(g)-(i)(3)-(9) in force at 13.2.2017 by S.I. 2017/137, reg. 2(i)

[^key-b6f1753a9566035d60d2a47ddcaa969e]: Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 13.2.2017 by S.I. 2017/137, reg. 2(t)

[^key-b70009e505d5276ee8f198a247c97a47]: S. 19(1)-(3) in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(e)(i) (with regs. 15(1)(a), 19(2))

[^key-b780293d681fc7d8cf6334da7ab5687f]: S. 251 in force at 13.2.2017 by S.I. 2017/137, reg. 2(r)

[^key-b7ea998aa191c582c5b74dfeea6b929d]: S. 243(1)(h) in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 11(e)(iv)

[^key-b7f7619bc8b39032e9451ed24cb4ae48]: Words in s. 18(1)(h) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/742), regs. 1, 82(4) (with reg. 83); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b7fee0fc344364cce2646b2f3ec71b5f]: S. 2 in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 2(a)

[^key-b8309562ddd537350f83390afbc89be8]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 22.7.2020 by S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-b837dc4b668cdb4d53dadd90ac20ab45]: S. 94(11) in force at 30.12.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/1233, reg. 2(j)

[^key-b83b90eb16f10046d07ccb1c6070b38d]: Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 5.2.2019 by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(n)

[^key-b8fa23a3870c41e2c9386a1f78c8ef75]: Sch. 9 para. 9 in force at 30.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1233, reg. 2(p)

[^key-b909fbb4ceb386ae22c576514411f3b6]: S. 206(8) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 4(3)(b), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(d)

[^key-b93e40678b80b1b3b5af346e89efa85b]: Sch. 8 para. 15 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(ii)

[^key-b9c9a899663559d6bbd71b48e1d144bf]: S. 45 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(p)

[^key-b9e5462b5098420e33e4d26fa7799808]: Words in s. 202(3) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 4(2)(b)(i), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(d)

[^key-ba02bca51e6e7b704166d288c082dafb]: Sch. 8 para. 16(2) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(bb)(iii)

[^key-ba567bbe06a2807446518f2a75ff798d]: S. 50 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(p)

[^key-ba5ee86615a4389123ddfffa8e5d56f7]: Sch. 8 para. 30 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(e)(iv)

[^key-ba72a668ff232da392f47f45dadc562b]: Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(g)

[^key-bac29030f949ebf48715c519feef51bf]: Word in s. 2(1) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 6(3)(b), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(f)

[^key-bb1cc38cb15fb6b8cb2b5784f9b07d43]: S. 167 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(b)

[^key-bb2fa8f2ef31154afb3b6cd0a9142f11]: S. 37 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(i)

[^key-bb6e6acbb8ce88e829806e50492c6548]: Words in s. 60(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/742), regs. 1, 82(8) (with reg. 83); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bbfe1d91d3ba30b8f3a81151ff3a0a88]: S. 241 in force at 13.2.2017 by S.I. 2017/137, reg. 2(n)

[^key-bcae8cae18fbf060718035b70b595189]: Sch. 10 para. 6(3)(6)(7) in force at 27.12.2018 by S.I. 2018/940, reg. 5(b)

[^key-bcb257b20da128314cb3d18feb11ba14]: S. 205 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(c)

[^key-bd13bab2eae17a1ebe8ff8118ed23c98]: Sch. 10 para. 3 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(i)

[^key-bd1a405486cce09b15ccb735d317ded8]: S. 243(1)(h) in force at 5.2.2019 for specified purposes by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(h)

[^key-be0758857f97c77f10d64b3d2a9747d2]: S. 271(1) in force at 30.12.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/1233, reg. 2(q)(r)

[^key-be09f2a115cffe5b426c5ed0cd9947de]: S. 161 in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(e)

[^key-be622b46f9551238720ed4ec2c34d831]: S. 243(1)(c) in force at 22.8.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(g)(i)

[^key-bf666b3d5bcb954b31410937aa0fe3bf]: S. 209 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(c)

[^key-bfc4e16034c34390d6342dc47f32db7a]: S. 3 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(b)

[^key-c01c165cf860d0598afb2487716f1461]: S. 182 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(o)

[^key-c025eaf67087a81c890491bc73d5f2f2]: S. 225(4)(b) and word inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 1(8)(a)(ii), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(a)

[^key-c041f1dc70a5144b709f12decd571d78]: Sch. 10 para. 76 in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(j)

[^key-c048631d6a901e8c3644aa79c06df003]: Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 6.7.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/817, reg. 2

[^key-c08024f21f66d93497e0d172a5d4775e]: S. 102(5)-(9) in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 4(d)(iii)

[^key-c09a2a7c74c10cd86e5021cb08cac290]: Sch. 10 para. 39 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-c0d482a026a4ff02f5830da891579000]: Words in s. 86(1) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 21(2)(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-c0ddc3a3875396527833299d5e9664a3]: S. 201 in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 9)

[^key-c120d073d92649b4dfdab7756ceb61fa]: S. 159 in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(c)

[^key-c1388aac94a37134ac6b30f7144c201e]: S. 26(2)(b) and word inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 22(2)(b), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(t)

[^key-c157b75c2829ededeefadd12504d5ab9]: Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 26.9.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/940, reg. 3(g)(i)

[^key-c167aa323850aa859e403c0f3896e971]: S. 183 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(p)

[^key-c16bdcde9e47fd0849adb44956cab73e]: S. 58(4)(ca) inserted (1.11.2022 for specified purposes, 19.6.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(2); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 3; S.I. 2023/621, reg. 2

[^key-c19625e29cd4cfc52d27c410ddd76528]: Sch. 8 para. 33 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 6(b)(ix)

[^key-c1a30dd7b3d38c2ef0b36f99464f9084]: Words in s. 237(2) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 203(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-c20b3bd6dddc6873ece77d321f79719d]: Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 1 substituted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 24(2)(a), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(v)

[^key-c22078434eecdac9c7ef098b70856e27]: S. 117 in force at 5.12.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 3(b)

[^key-c2b5234134f84fe620ddad4a53120657]: S. 202 in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(k)

[^key-c2be039c600843d437eb8f1cf501ce16]: S. 231(9)(a) restricted (12.2.2019 for specified purposes, 13.8.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(1)(g), Sch. 3 para. 62(6) (with s. 25(9)); S.I. 2020/792, reg. 2(g)

[^key-c2f7d5b3a82716d6b85edb92262e5620]: Sch. 10 para. 77 in force at 1.9.2017 by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(j)

[^key-c311f4163dcb75dc0bde3a4379467ec4]: Words in s. 78(1)(a) omitted (5.2.2019) by virtue of The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 18(2)(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-c31262c047ffa0283c93f80e1a587c48]: Words in s. 70(7) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 10(7)(a) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-c34b28eb6fc945eadbdf01d1b91ce060]: S. 22 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(h)

[^key-c39df621e16ae8bb1fa5c7baf8ec3c17]: Sch. 10 para. 101(1)(2) in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-c40dd0239bc0d77830a6d7e46c612aab]: S. 175 in force at 25.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 2(h)

[^key-c428a822df132de29fe1ead576d6b03c]: Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(w)

[^key-c42c73b99374bbc5326b69ebbe41839a]: Sch. 10 para. 53 in force at 5.2.2019 by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(p)(ii)

[^key-c50f192a70057765ee03e0c9b36dd142]: Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 1 inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 24(3)(b), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(v)

[^key-c58bb61c09eca9ec17466064d1682768]: Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 1 inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 24(3)(a), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(v)

[^key-c59f661b45acb296367262a153e77c40]: Words in s. 12(6) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 14(7)(c), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(n)

[^key-c5cad7e16d95098b8138a746eee7f6d7]: Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 30.8.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(f) (with reg. 2(2))

[^key-c6438dcdf1051195b8442ba3d2da062e]: S. 144 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(a)

[^key-c64c8d4a73138a4102511ebaf43eb75b]: Words in s. 86(1) inserted (17.5.2019) by The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/939), regs. 1(2), 5

[^key-c64dfe4a93d087fc7b8fc5489100d115]: Words in s. 1(6)(e) substituted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 6(2)(b)(i), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(f)

[^key-c6a3ca6907a911a444d23a33a29cfc25]: Words in s. 82(3)(a)(i) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-c7450f325faba1c8e017eba28de44a9b]: S. 243(1)(i) in force at 12.3.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/341, reg. 2(c)(iii)

[^key-c799d719b7183803c9302fda8fef03c2]: Sch. 10 para. 6(5) in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(ii)(bb)

[^key-c8208b9f534ed28e2f8d5b5c85083b0d]: S. 73(2) omitted (5.2.2019) by virtue of The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 13(3) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-c88c28bd9bcd11bcbeece9e420d59ca5]: S. 187 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(b)

[^key-c8e0d3c634882c3373d819d6f308f30c]: Sch. 10 para. 54 in force at 22.7.2020 by S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(ii)

[^key-c8ff9a6ede5727ee16e57d0208f9401e]: S. 62(A1)(A2) inserted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), reg. 1(4)(d)(5), Sch. 1 para. 3(2) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-c90dbfdc973b7920e8a76723e678c504]: Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 7(g)

[^key-c921cb28416f1663757d34a22b7aa931]: S. 106(2) in force at 28.11.2018 by S.I. 2018/1246, reg. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-c9a934f967698923b04e333e9d5c3793]: S. 146 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 10(a)

[^key-cb41633e095c63d3ed14397a7f0b3a6c]: S. 12(2B)-(2D) inserted (14.10.2024) by Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 14(4), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(n)

[^key-cb8ea5360640e78bbb3ec02676a722e0]: S. 117 in force at 27.6.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 9(g)

[^key-cb90d79b132f8232440d9d692e06849a]: S. 234(2)(d)(e) in force at 22.8.2018 by S.I. 2018/873, reg. 3(f)

[^key-cba729c4ad06bb63bbc306d08d1fc293]: S. 78(2) substituted (17.5.2019) by The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/939), regs. 1(2), 3(3)

[^key-cc07fd4b89e64d5032474ca240272441]: S. 24 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(b)

[^key-cc22b3b2f4221cb2aff54e3c04cfaca6]: S. 21(1)-(3) in force at 31.5.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(g)(i) (with reg. 15(1)(b))

[^key-cc66338fdaac522f171d9fd12e8cc113]: S. 233(1) in force at 1.9.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)

[^key-cc70ab404de172e3be07446842d8c596]: S. 79 in force at 5.2.2019 by S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(d)

[^key-ccbdade4c7e58bbde68e9f5c0097a07b]: Word in s. 261(10) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), ss. 19(2)(a), 32(2); S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(r)

[^key-ccc3f2a1bf72687657125c82fe0d5498]: Words in s. 61(3)(c) substituted (5.2.2019) by The Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1123), regs. 1(4)(b)(5), 6(4) (see S.I. 2019/174, reg. 2(c))

[^key-ccd639d31d5efaeae5e0e5e0fc96ab5d]: Sch. 8 para. 26 in force at 26.9.2018 by S.I. 2018/940, reg. 3(g)(ii)

[^key-cd2c9c6340ef7b3f457cc1e0f9fc2a17]: S. 229(3B)-(3D) inserted (8.12.2022) by The Investigatory Powers Commissioner (Oversight Functions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1299), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-cd69f1f40852154262ac18bf57281884]: S. 39 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(k)

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