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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
RA Proof 20.7.2000
c. 23
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Part V
(4) A separate authority for the purposes of this section is
necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is
necessary—
(a) in the interests of national security;
(b) for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime (within the
meaning of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
2000) or of preventing disorder;
(c) in the interests of the economic well-being of the United
Kingdom;
(d) in the interests of public safety;
(e) for the purpose of protecting public health;
(f) for the purpose of assessing or collecting any tax, duty, levy
or other imposition, contribution or charge payable to a
government department; or
(g) for any purpose (not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f))
which is specified for the purposes of this subsection by
regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(5) A separate authority for the purposes of this section is
necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is not
necessary on grounds falling within subsection (4)(a) or (c) to (g) but
is necessary for purposes connected with—
(a) the issue of licences under this Act;
(b) the prevention or detection of anything which constitutes
interference with wireless telegraphy; or
(c) the enforcement of any enactment contained in this Act or
of any enactment not so contained that relates to such
interference.
(6) The matters to be taken into account in considering whether
the requirements of subsection (3) of this section are satisfied in the
case of the giving of any separate authority for the purposes of this
section shall include whether what it is thought necessary to achieve
by the authorised conduct could reasonably be achieved by other
means.
(7) A separate authority for the purposes of this section must be
in writing and under the hand of—
(a) the Secretary of State;
(b) one of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise; or
(c) a person not falling within paragraph (a) or (b) who is
designated for the purposes of this subsection by
regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(8) A separate authority for the purposes of this section may be
general or specific and may be given—
(a) to such person or persons, or description of persons,
(b) for such period, and
(c) subject to such restrictions and limitations,
as the designated person thinks fit.