The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Intrusive Surveillance) Order 2003

• Citation: S.I. 2003/3174
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Intrusive Surveillance) Order 2003 and shall come into force one month after the day on which it is made.

Section 2 Designated public authority

The Northern Ireland Office is hereby designated for the purposes of section 41 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 as a public authority whose activities may require the carrying out of intrusive surveillance.

Section 3 Prescribed offices, ranks and positions

An application for an authorisation for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance may be made only by an individual holding an office, rank or position in the Northern Ireland Prison Service.