The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Additional Functions and Amendment) Order 2006

Additional purposes of section 22(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

2.  The following additional purposes are specified for the purposes of section 22(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (to the extent that they do not fall within paragraphs (a) to (g) of that provision)—

(a)to assist investigations into alleged miscarriages of justice;

(b)for the purpose of—

(i)assisting in identifying any person who has died otherwise than as a result of crime or who is unable to identify himself because of a physical or mental condition, other than one resulting from crime, or

(ii)obtaining information about the next of kin or other connected persons of such a person or about the reason for his death or condition.