Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) – Section 162 – Duration of warrants
Sections
Section 162Duration of warrants
(1) A bulk acquisition warrant (unless already cancelled) ceases to have effect at the end of the period of 6 months beginning with—
- (a)the day on which the warrant was issued, or
- (b)in the case of a warrant that has been renewed, the day after the day at the end of which the warrant would have ceased to have effect if it had not been renewed.
(2) For provision about the renewal of warrants, see section 163.
https://ipa.digiphile.law/article/article-162.html
Text as at 7 October 2026.
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