House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner
05 March 2020 · Prime Minister
Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Prime Minister presents the annual report by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner on the oversight of security and intelligence agencies' use of intrusive powers.
- The report is commended for demonstrating high levels of operational competence and respect for the law among relevant public authorities.
- The Prime Minister thanks the Commissioners and their staff for their work in establishing IPCO.
Issue summary
The Prime Minister presents the annual report by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner on the oversight of security and intelligence agencies' use of intrusive powers.
Action requested
No specific future actions are proposed, but the report is commended to the House for its demonstration of high levels of operational competence and respect for the law among relevant public authorities. The Prime Minister also thanks the Commissioners and their staff for their work in establishing IPCO.
Key facts
- Report submitted by Sir Brian Leveson.
- Report covers year 2018, drafted by Lord Justice Fulford.
- Commissioner has identified problems which departments and agencies have worked to address.
- Confidential annex dealing with intelligence agencies not published due to national security concerns.