# Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Paragraph 8A


(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(a) any proceedings which are relevant proceedings within the meaning of Part 2 of the National Security Act 2023 (see section 62(1) of that Act), or
(b) any proceedings arising out of any proceedings within paragraph (a).
(2) But sub-paragraph (1) does not permit the disclosure of anything to—
(a) any person, other than the Secretary of State, who is or was a party to the proceedings, or
(b) any person who—
(i) represents such a person for the purposes of the proceedings, and
(ii) does so otherwise than by virtue of an appointment as a special advocate under Schedule 10 to the National Security Act 2023.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/25/schedule/3/paragraph/8A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/investigatory-powers-act-2016/schedule-3/paragraph-8A
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