Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill

HL Deb 14 June 2000 vol 613 c204WA

Lord Lucas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which actions and decisions, authorised under Parts I, II and III of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill, by any member, employee or agent of the Government, or any agency thereof, are not subject to review by any of the commissioners mentioned in Part IV of that Bill. [HL2704]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

There is no commissioner review of actions or decisions of the Secretary of State under Clauses 12 or 13 relating to the maintenance and costs of the capability to intercept communications; of Clause 15, which sets out the additional safeguards to be observed in relation to certificated warrants; of Clauses 16–18; of judicially authorised access to decryption keys under Clause 46; or of the Secretary of State's decision to propose subordinate legislation under the Bill.