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The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 71(5) and (8) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000^f1 (“the 2000 Act”) and paragraph 5(4) of Schedule 7 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016^f2 (“the 2016 Act”).

In accordance with section 71(3), (7) and (8) of the 2000 Act and paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, the Secretary of State has prepared and published drafts of the codes of practice brought into force by these Regulations and considered representations made about them.

In accordance with paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Investigatory Powers Commissioner about the code of practice entitled “Interception of Communications”.

In accordance with section 71(4) and (8) of the 2000 Act and paragraph 5(6) of Schedule 7 to the 2016 Act, drafts of the codes of practice brought into force by these Regulations were laid before both Houses of Parliament.