# Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Section 160: Decisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State


(1) The decision to issue a bulk acquisition warrant must be taken personally by the Secretary of State.
(2) Before a bulk acquisition warrant is issued, it must be signed by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/25/section/160 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/investigatory-powers-act-2016/section-160
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