http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2543/article/4/madeThe Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2000Civil and human rightsKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2016-10-05INVESTIGATORY POWERSThis Order brings into force much of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.Commencement on 24th October 20004Section 1(3) of the Act shall come into force on 24th October 2000.