Part 3Authorisations for obtaining communications data

Relevant public authorities other than local authorities

I171Power to modify section 70 and Schedule 4

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations modify section 70 or Schedule 4.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular—

a

add a public authority to, or remove a public authority from, the list in column 1 of the table,

b

modify an entry in column 2 of the table,

c

impose or remove restrictions on the authorisations that may be granted F2...,

d

impose or remove restrictions on the circumstances in which or purposes for which F3the authorisations may be granted.

F12A

Regulations adding a public authority to, or removing a public authority from, the list in column 1 of the table may do so in relation to all or any of the following—

a

authorisations under section 60A by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner;

b

authorisations by a designated senior officer under section 61;

c

authorisations by a designated senior officer under section 61A.

3

The power to make regulations under subsection (1) includes power to make such modifications in any enactment (including this Act) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in consequence of a person becoming, or ceasing to be, a relevant public authority F4(in relation to one or more of the authorisations mentioned in subsection (2A)) because of regulations under that subsection.