# The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2018, Regulation 21: Mandatory use of equipment interference warrants


Until 27th December 2018 section 13 of the 2016 Act (mandatory use of equipment interference warrants) does not apply to conduct authorised by a warrant issued under section 5 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 , or an authorisation given under section 7 of that Act , which is in force immediately before 8th August 2018.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/652/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/investigatory-powers-act-2016-commencement-no-5-and-transitional-and-saving-provisions-regulations-2018/regulation-21
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