House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Implementation of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024
14 October 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North
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At a glance
Key points
- The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 updates the UK's investigatory powers framework.
- A public consultation is launched to seek views on proposed revised Codes and draft Notices Regulations.
- The consultation runs for 12 weeks and stakeholders can contribute their opinions.
- The Act (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 have been signed to commence most provisions of the Act.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the implementation of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024, which updates the UK's investigatory powers framework to address evolving threats.
Action requested
Today, a public consultation is launched to seek views on proposed revised Codes and draft Notices Regulations. The consultation will run for 12 weeks and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute their opinions. Additionally, the Act (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 have been signed to commence most provisions of the Act.
Key facts
- The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 received Royal Assent earlier this year.
- A public consultation will run for a 12-week period starting today.
- Three new Codes and updates to five existing Codes are being consulted on.
- Draft Notices Regulations specify types of changes in Notification Notices and amend existing regulations.
- The Act's provisions commence, providing additional journalistic protections within the Bulk Equipment Interference regime.
- Certain aspects will be commenced at a later date post-consultation.