6. In Schedule 8 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (combination of warrants and authorisations), in paragraph 27 (modification of rules as to duration), after sub-paragraph (3) insert−
“(4) In the case of a combined warrant which—
(a)includes an authorisation under section 32 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (authorisation of intrusive surveillance), and
(b)is addressed to the head of an intelligence service,
sub-paragraph (1) has effect as if in section 44 of that Act (special rules for intelligence services authorisations)(1) subsection (3), and the reference to that subsection in subsection (4), were omitted.”.
Section 44 was amended by S.I. 2000/3253 and 2001/1057.