The Investigatory Powers (Temporary Judicial Commissioners and Modification of Time Limits) Regulations 2020

Time limits in relation to urgent warrants and modifications under the 2016 Act

4.  For the purposes of warrants issued, and modifications made, after the coming into force of these Regulations, the 2016 Act has effect as if—

(a) in sections 24(3), 109(3), 180(3) and 209(3) (period within which Judicial Commissioner must decide whether to approve decision to issue urgent warrant), in the definition of “relevant period” for “third” there were substituted “ninth”;

(b) in sections 32(2)(a), 116(2)(a), 184(2)(a) and 213(2)(a) (period at end of which urgent warrant ceases to have effect), for “fifth” there were substituted “12th”;

(c) in sections 38(5), 122(5), 124(3), 147(3), 166(3), 188(3) and 217(3) (period within which Judicial Commissioner or other appropriate person must decide whether to approve decision to make urgent modification of warrant), in the definition of “relevant period” for “third” there were substituted “ninth”.