Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) – Section 141 – Decisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
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Section 141Decisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
(1) The decision to issue a bulk interception warrant must be taken personally by the Secretary of State.
(2) Before a bulk interception warrant is issued, it must be signed by the Secretary of State.
https://ipa.digiphile.law/article/article-141.html
Text as at 7 October 2026.
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