Interception of Communications
Interception of Communications Act 1988 and Theft Act 1981
The Procedures for the Issue, Review, Renewal and Cancellation of Warrants (the Procedures), in respect of the Interception of Communications Act 1988 and Theft Act 1981 (the Acts), relate to the powers, responsibilities and duties under the provisions within the Acts.
The Procedures outline the process that must be followed, before the interception of communications can take place under those provisions. The process is carried out by Cabinet Office staff who have obtained security clearance to undertake the issue, review, renewal and cancellation of warrants under the Acts and form part of the statutory duties of the Cabinet Office.
For more information about the powers conferred by the Acts and the role of the Interception of Communications Commissioner and the Tribunal please follow the links below:
