# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2003

S.I. 2003/3140 · made 4 December 2003

This Order brings into force on 5th January 2004, Chapter II of Part I (sections 21 to 25) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 which relate to the acquisition and disclosure of communications data. It also commences those parts of Part IV of the Act which relate to the scrutiny of the powers in Chapter II of Part I.

Made under: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Section 83)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-act-2000-commencement-no-3-order-2003/pdf/uksi_20033140_en.pdf

## Introductory text

INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Made 4th December 2003
In exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 83(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Secretary of State hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Commencement No.3) Order 2003.

## 2 

The following provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 shall come into force on 5th January 2004:
(a) Chapter II of Part I (Acquisition and disclosure of communications data) (sections 21 to 25);
(b) section 57(2)(b);
(c) section 58(1)(g), (h) and (j);
(d) sections 65(5)(c) and (8)(b); and
(e) section 68(7)(g) and (h).

## Signature

Caroline Flint
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Home Office
4th December 2003

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 5th January 2004, Chapter II of Part I (sections 21 to 25) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 which relate to the acquisition and disclosure of communications data. It also commences those parts of Part IV of the Act which relate to the scrutiny of the powers in Chapter II of Part I.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-act-2000-commencement-no-3-order-2003
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