Introductory text

INVESTIGATORY POWERS

Made 4th April 2005

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by paragraph (g) of the definition of “relevant public authority” in section 25(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000^f1 and by sections 25(2), (3) and (4) and 78(5) of that Act, hereby makes the following Order (a draft of which has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament):