# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.52: Exercise of court’s powers

Extent: E+W

(1) Rule 47.5 (Investigation orders; Exercise of court’s powers) applies, subject to section 32B(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
(2) Where a magistrates’ court refuses to approve the grant ... or renewal of an authorisation ..., the court must not exercise its power to quash that authorisation ... unless the applicant has had at least 2 business days from the date of the refusal in which to make representations.
[Note. Under section 32B(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the applicant is not required to give notice of an application to any person to whom the authorisation or notice relates, or to such a person’s legal representatives. See also section 32B(3) of the 2000 Act.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.52 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.52/enacted
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