The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 expands surveillance and communications data collection powers for law enforcement and security agencies, with the Home Office now implementing supporting regulations on codes of practice, designated authorities, and technical oversight mechanisms. The amendment updates the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act framework to reflect evolving security threats and digital communications.
These factsheets provide more information about the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill introduced in the House of Lords on 8 November 2023.
The Keeling Schedule for the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill.
Draft excerpts from codes of practice for the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill.
Documents relating to the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill introduced in the House of Lords on 8 November 2023.
Policy statement on proposed content for notification regulations to be made under clause 20 of the bill.
This document provides the necessary documentation for public consideration in order to proceed with a remedial order to amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
Draft remedial order to amend the journalistic safeguard at section 154 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 following Big Brother Watch and Others v UK (BBW).
The government has set a new statutory legacy sum in accordance with the reforms made in the Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014.
Investigatory powers regulations laid in Parliament under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
Explanatory memorandums accompanying the investigatory powers regulations.
These documents relate to the Investigatory Powers Bill.
The draft Investigatory Powers Bill will govern the use and oversight of investigatory powers by law enforcement and the security and intelligence agencies.