The Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2000

Functions exercisable by single member

5.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the following powers and duties may be exercised or performed by a single member of the Tribunal:

(a) the power under rule 7(4) or rule 8(4) to invite the complainant to supply information or make representations;

(b) the power under section 68(2) of the Act to require a Commissioner to provide assistance;

(c) the power under section 68(6) of the Act to require the disclosure or provision of documents or information;

(d) the power under paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 3 to the Act to authorise an officer to obtain documents or information on the Tribunal’s behalf;

(e) the power under section 7(5)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998 to extend the time limit for section 7 proceedings;

(f) the power under section 67(5) of the Act to extend the time limit for complaints;

(g) the duty under rule 13 to notify the complainant of any of the determinations described in that rule;

(h) the duty, in considering a complaint, to investigate the matters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 67(3) of the Act.

(2) In relation to a case falling within paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 3 to the Act, a single member discharging any of these functions must be a member designated under paragraph 3(1) of that Schedule.