Part of Investigatory Powers Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 5:15 pm ar 26 Ebrill 2016.
I rise to speak to amendment 733, in clause 186, page 142, line 31, at end insert—
“(c) may be made only if the Secretary of State considers that it is necessary for the purposes of the warrant”.
With this it will be convenient to discuss amendment 527, in clause 186, page 143, line 16, at end insert—
“(12) Any modification which constitutes the adding or varying any matter must be approved by a Judicial Commissioner in accordance with section 179.”.
This amendment adds the requirement to obtain approval from a Judicial Commissioner for any modification which constitutes the adding or varying (but not removing) any matter for each type of warrant.