House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner 2019
15 December 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 minister has laid before both Houses a copy of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's 2019 annual report
- The confidential annex concerning intelligence agency work will not be published due to national security concerns
- The minister commends the report and expresses satisfaction with the current oversight arrangements
Issue summary
The statement addresses the annual report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner for 2019, highlighting the high level of operational competence and respect for the law demonstrated by security agencies.
Action requested
The minister has laid before both Houses a copy of the report and confirms that the confidential annex dealing with intelligence agency work will not be published due to national security concerns. The minister commends the report and expresses satisfaction with the current oversight arrangements.
Key facts
- Report drafted by Sir Brian Leveson QC.
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016 powers are covered in detail.
- Commissioner's annex is confidential due to national security.
- No substantive concerns or criticisms raised beyond main report.