The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2018

Saving provision regarding section 12 notices

3.  Despite the repeal of sections 12 and 14(2)(c) of RIPA (interception capability and costs) –

(a)a notice given under section 12 of RIPA which is in force immediately before 12th March 2018 continues to have effect until 12th September 2018 unless withdrawn earlier,

(b)section 12(1) to (4), (7), (8), (11) and (12) of RIPA, and any order made under subsection (1) of that section, continues to have effect for the purpose of any notices which continue to have effect in consequence of paragraph (a), and

(c)section 14(2)(c) continues to have effect in relation to obligations imposed by a notice which continues to have effect in consequence of subparagraph (a).