Legislation

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) regulates public authority use of the interception of communications and other covert surveillance techniques in a way that complies with human rights.

This section explains how RIPA complies with the Human Rights Act 1998 and lists Statutory Instruments made under or relevant to RIPA.

The full text of the Act

If you wish to refer to RIPA, the full text is available on Her Majesty's Stationery Office website (new window), alongside the explanatory notes on the Act (new window).

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• Statutory instruments
• Protecting human rights

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• Interception and warrantry
• Consultations
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Internet links

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• RIPA full text: HMSO website
• Explanatory notes on the Act

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