(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;
F1(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 26(3)(e) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Commencement Information
I1S. 26 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 3(j)