Part 2Lawful interception of communications

CHAPTER 1Interception and examination with a warrant

Additional safeguards

I126Members of Parliament etc.

1

This section applies where—

a

an application is made to the Secretary of State for the issue of a targeted interception warrant or a targeted examination warrant, and

b

the purpose of the warrant is—

i

in the case of a targeted interception warrant, to authorise or require the interception of communications sent by, or intended for, a person who is a member of a relevant legislature, or

ii

in the case of a targeted examination warrant, to authorise the selection for examination of the content of such communications.

2

The Secretary of State may not issue the warrant without the approval of the Prime Minister.

3

In this section “member of a relevant legislature” means—

a

a member of either House of Parliament;

b

a member of the Scottish Parliament;

c

a member of the National Assembly for Wales;

d

a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly;

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