Paragraph 135 Regulation Of Investigatory Powers Act 2000I1

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 ^f1 is amended as follows.

In section 18(12)(d) (exception from section 17: meaning of relevant offence) for the words “section 58 of The Post Office Act 1953” are substituted the words “section 83 or 84 of the Postal Services Act 2000”.

In section 82(3) (savings etc.) for the words “the Post Office” are substituted the words “a postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)”.

In paragraph 23 of Schedule 1 (relevant authorities for purposes of certain authorisations) for the words “The Post Office” are substituted the words “A universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)”.