# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Maintenance of Interception Capability) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Made 22nd July 2002
Coming into force 1st August 2002
Whereas the Secretary of State has consulted the persons listed in section 12(9) and (11) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 about this Order;
And whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 12(1), (2) and (5) and section 78(5) of that Act, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1931/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-maintenance-of-interception-capability-order-2002/introduction
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