Explanatory Notes

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 23

28 July 2000

Intrusive Surveillance

Section 32: Authorisation of intrusive surveillance

Police and customs authorisations

205.Sections 33 to 40 only apply to intrusive surveillance authorisations for investigations carried out by the police, NCIS, the National Crime Squad and Customs & Excise. They outline very similar procedures to those set out in part III of the Police Act 1997 (interference with property and wireless telegraphy).