SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12Revenue and Customs: regulation of investigatory powers

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)

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In section 34 (grant of authorisation in senior officer's absence)—

a

in subsection (1) for “a customs officer;” substitute “ an officer of Revenue and Customs; ”;

b

in subsection (2)(a) for “the Commissioners of Customs and Excise,” substitute “ the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, ”; and

c

in subsection (4)(l)—

i

for “the Commissioners of Customs and Excise,” substitute “ “ the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, ”and

ii

after “if he is” insert “ a senior official ”.