The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2010

Additional purposes of section 22(2) of the Act

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

2.  The following additional purposes are specified for the purposes of section 22(2) of the Act (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)where a person (“P”) has died or is unable to identify themselves because of a physical or mental condition—

(i)to assist in identifying P, or

(ii)to obtain information about the P’s next of kin or other persons connected with P or about the reason for P’s death or condition.