Part 2Lawful interception of communications
CHAPTER 1Interception and examination with a warrant
Power to issue warrants
18Persons who may apply for issue of a warrant
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Each of the following is an “intercepting authority” for the purposes of this Part—
I1a
a person who is the head of an intelligence service;
I2b
the Director General of the National Crime Agency;
I2c
the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis;
I2d
the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;
I2e
the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland;
I2f
the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;
I1g
the Chief of Defence Intelligence;
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For the meaning of “head of an intelligence service”, see section 263.
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An application for the issue of a warrant under this Chapter may only be made on behalf of an intercepting authority by a person holding office under the Crown.