# The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018

S.I. 2018/1379 · made 10 December 2018

These Regulations bring section 242 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) into force on 31 December 2018. Section 242 inserts section 67A into the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) which provides for a right of appeal on a point of law against decisions and determinations made by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The appeal is to the Court of Appeal in England or Wales or the Court of Session in Scotland, whichever the Tribunal considers more appropriate.

Made under: Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Section 270, Section 272)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/investigatory-powers-act-2016-commencement-no-10-and-transitional-provision-regulations-2018/pdf/uksi_20181379_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Investigatory Powers
Made 10th December 2018
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 270(2) and 272(1) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

## 1 Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018.

## 2 The appointed day

Section 242 (right of appeal from Tribunal) comes into force on 31st December 2018.

## 3 Transitional provision

Section 67A of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (appeals from the Tribunal) does not apply to any determination or decision of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal made before 31st December 2018.

## Signature

Ben Wallace
Minister of State
Home Office
10th December 2018

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring section 242 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) into force on 31 December 2018. Section 242 inserts section 67A into the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) which provides for a right of appeal on a point of law against decisions and determinations made by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The appeal is to the Court of Appeal in England or Wales or the Court of Session in Scotland, whichever the Tribunal considers more appropriate.

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