I. INTRODUCTION.
1. On 6 July 2001 the Complainant made (a) a complaint to the Tribunal under the
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA, s65(4)) and (b) a claim under the
Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA, s7(l)(a) and within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal
under s65(2)(a) RIP A) in respect of alleged ongoing interception by one or more of the
respondent agencies (the Security Service, GCHQ and the Commissioner of Police for
the Metropolis) over a period dating back to June 1996. In 1998 he had made a similar
complaint under the Interception of Communications Act 1985 (the 1985 Act), which
was replaced by RIP A with effect from 2 October 2000.
2. The Complainant also alleges harassment, intrusive surveillance, interference with
property, removal of documents, interference with a web site and e-mails and
interception of privileged communications by the respondent agencies.
3. The Complainant seeks a final order prohibiting the agencies from intercepting any
communication by him in the course of its transmission by means of a
telecommunications system or retaining or otherwise processing the product of any such
interception except on the grounds and subject to the procedure provided by RIPA Part
I.
4. He also seeks an order requiring the destruction of any product of such interception
held by each respondent, whether or not obtained pursuant to any warrant or
authorisation; and an award of compensation under s 67(7) RIPA and/or damages