Part of Investigatory Powers Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 2:45 pm ar 28 Ebrill 2016.
Keir Starmer
Shadow Minister (Home Office)
2:45,
28 Ebrill 2016
I rise to speak to Amendment 814, in Clause 201, page 156, line 42, after “authorisations”, insert “requested and”
This amendment would require the Annual Report to include information on the number of requests for warrants or authorisations made.
I have spoken to this amendment in the round and therefore will not say anything more about it.
The amendment is not moved.
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