Part 2Lawful interception of communications
CHAPTER 1Interception and examination with a warrant
Additional safeguards
I126Members of Parliament etc.
1
This section applies where—
a
an application is made to the Secretary of State for the issue of a targeted interception warrant or a targeted examination warrant, and
b
the purpose of the warrant is—
i
in the case of a targeted interception warrant, to authorise or require the interception of communications sent by, or intended for, a person who is a member of a relevant legislature, or
ii
in the case of a targeted examination warrant, to authorise the selection for examination of the content of such communications.
2
The Secretary of State may not issue the warrant without the approval of the Prime Minister.
3
In this section “member of a relevant legislature” means—
a
a member of either House of Parliament;
b
a member of the Scottish Parliament;
c
a member of the National Assembly for Wales;
d
a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly;
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