Explanatory Notes

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 23

28 July 2000

Other Authorisations

Part Iv:  Scrutiny Etc of Investigatory Powers and of the Functions of the Intelligence Services

Commissioners

Section 63: Assistant Surveillance Commissioners

317. This section allows for the appointment of Assistant Surveillance Commissioners to help the Chief Surveillance Commissioner fulfil his duties. Assistant Surveillance Commissioners can be circuit judges or equivalent.