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F1Word in Sch. 1 Pt. I heading inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(2); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F2Sch. 1 para. 1 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
[F31AU.K.The Civil Nuclear Constabulary.]
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F3Sch. 1 para. 1A substituted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 69, 198(2), Sch. 14 para. 8(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
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F4Sch. 1 para. 2 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F5Sch. 1 para. 2A omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 33(25)
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F6Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (1.4.2006) for Sch. 1 paras. 2, 3 by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 59, 178, Sch. 4 para. 155; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10 (subject to art. 4(2)-(7))
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F7Sch. 1 para. 4 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(c); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
[F84AU.K.F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F8Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B added (5.5.2005) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1084), arts. 1(2), 2(1) (subject to art. 1(3))
F9Sch. 1 para. 4A omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a) (with art. 9)
4BU.K.The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of the Mersey Docks and Harbour (Police) Order 1975 M1 on the nomination of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.]
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F8Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B added (5.5.2005) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1084), arts. 1(2), 2(1) (subject to art. 1(3))
Marginal Citations
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F10Sch. 1 para. 5 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(d); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F11Sch. 1 para. 5 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(d); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F12Sch. 1 para. 6 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(e); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
F136U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F13Sch. 1 para. 6 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(e); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F14Sch. 1 para. 7 cross-heading omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(f); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F15Sch. 1 para. 7 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(f); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F16Sch. 1 para. 7 and cross-heading substituted for Sch. 1 paras. 7, 8 and cross-heading (15.2.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 88, 94, Sch. 12 para. 28; S.I. 2008/219, art. 2(b)
F179U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F17Sch. 1 Pt. I: by S.I. 2002/794, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 39, Sch. 2 (with arts. 5(3), 6) it is provided (27.3.2002) that the entry relating to the “Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food” is repealed and the words “The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs” inserted at the appropriate place
F189ZAU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F18Sch. 1 para. 9ZA omitted (13.11.2009) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2748), art. 8, Sch. para. 6(b) (with art. 7)
F199ZBU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F209ZC.U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F20Sch. 1 para. 9ZC omitted (3.5.2023) by virtue of The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(a) (with art. 17)
[F219AU.K.The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.]
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F21Sch. 1 para. 9A substituted (8.12.2021) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1265), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14 (with art. 12)
F2210U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F22Sch. 1 para. 10 omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b) (with art. 9)
[F23The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.]
Textual Amendments
F23Sch. 1 Pt. I: by S.I. 2002/2626, art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 24(a)(b) it is provided (25.11.2002) that the entry relating to the “Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions” is repealed, and the words “The Department for Transport” and “the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister” inserted at the appropriate place
[F17The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.]
F2411U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F24Sch. 1 Pt. 1: by S.I. 2001/2568, Sch. para. 18 it is provided that the entry relating to the “Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions” is repealed and the words “The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions” inserted at the appropriate place
F2512U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F25Sch. 1 para. 12 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(g); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F26Sch. 1 para. 13 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(h); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
F2713ZAU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F27Sch. 1 para. 13ZA omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(i); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
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F28Sch. 1 para. 13A omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 3(2)(a)
F2914U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F29Sch. 1 Pt. 1: by S.I. 2002/1397, art. 12, Sch. para. 16 it is provided (27.6.2002) that the entry relating to the Department of Social Security is repealed and the words “The Department for Work and Pensions” inserted at the appropriate place
F3015U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F30Sch. 1: entry for the "Department of Trade and Industry" omitted (12.12.2007) by virtue of The Secretaries of State for Children, Schools and Families, for Innovation, Universities and Skills and for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/3224), arts. 1(2), 15, Sch. para. 9(b)
[F23The Department for Transport.]
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F31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F31By The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), art. 2(2)(c) (with art. 9) it is provided (6.4.2010) that, in Pt. 1 of Sch. 1, "para. 15B (the Department for Work and Pensions)" is omitted.
[F3215CU.K.The Department for Business and Trade.
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F32Sch. 1 paras. 15C-15E inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b) (with art. 17)
15DU.K.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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F32Sch. 1 paras. 15C-15E inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b) (with art. 17)
15EU.K.The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.]
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F32Sch. 1 paras. 15C-15E inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b) (with art. 17)
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F33Sch. 1 para. 16 and cross-heading substituted (the amendment coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I. and see ss. 46, 161(5) of Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 76(3)
[F3416U.K.The Welsh Assembly Government.]
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F34Sch. 1 para. 16 and cross-heading substituted (the amendment coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I. and see ss. 46, 161(5) of Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 76(3)
[F3517U.K.Any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, and any county council or county borough council in Wales.]
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F35Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 17 substituted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(4)
[F3617AU.K.Any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 M2.]
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F36Sch. 1 para. 17A substituted (6.4.2010) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(3) (with art. 9)
Marginal Citations
[F3717BU.K.The Charity Commission.]
Textual Amendments
F37Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 17B inserted (5.1.2004) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3171), art. 2(6)
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F38Sch. 1 para. 18 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(j); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
[F3918A.U.K.The Marine Management Organisation.]
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F39Sch. 1 para. 18A inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 3(2)(b)
F4019U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F40Sch. 1 para. 19 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(k); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
19AU.K.The Prudential Regulation Authority.
[F4119B.U.K.The Service Police Complaints Commissioner.]
Textual Amendments
F41Sch. 1 para. 19B inserted (19.6.2023) by The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/624), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(12)
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F42Sch. 1 para. 20 omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(l); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
F4320AU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F43Sch. 1 para. 20A omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(m); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
F4420BU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F44Sch. 1 para. 20B omitted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 9(3)(n); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
20CU.K.The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
20DU.K.F45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F45Sch. 1 para. 20D omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(d) (with art. 9)
[F4620EU.K.The [F47 Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ] .
Textual Amendments
F46Sch. 1 paras. 20E, 20F inserted (26.7.2006) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1874), arts. 1, 2
F47Words in Sch. 1 para. 20E substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 8; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
[F4820FU.K.The Care Quality Commission.]]
Textual Amendments
F46Sch. 1 paras. 20E, 20F inserted (26.7.2006) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1874), arts. 1, 2
F48Sch. 1 para. 20F substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 95, 170, Sch. 5 para. 72; S.I. 2009/462, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 35(x)
[F4920GU.K.The Health and Safety Executive.]
Textual Amendments
F49Sch. 1 para. 20G inserted (6.4.2010) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(4) (with art. 9)
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F50Sch. 1 para. 21 repealed (15.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3686, art. 6(17)(b)
22U.K.F51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F51Sch. 1 para. 22 repealed (3.7.2002) by S.I. 2002/1555, art. 26
23U.K.F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F52Sch. 1 para. 23 omitted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/521), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(e) (with art. 9)
[F5323AU.K.The Office of Communications.]
Textual Amendments
F53Sch. 1 para. 23A inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411, Sch. 17 para. 161(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1) Sch. 1 {subject to art. 3(3)}
Extent Information
E1Sch. 1 Pt. 1 paras. 23A-23D and heading 'Northern Ireland authorities' inserted (2.7.2002) by Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002/183), arts. 1, 3
23AU.K.The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
23BU.K.The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.
23CU.K.The Department of the Environment.
23DU.K.Any district council (within the meaning of section 44 of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 M3).]
Marginal Citations
[F5423EU.K.The Department of Justice.]
Textual Amendments
F54Sch. 1 para. 23E inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 6(1), Sch. 4 para. 26 (with arts. 28-31)
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