Policy paper

Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act: Delegated powers memorandum

Delegated powers memorandum accompanying the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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This memorandum identifies the provisions in the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act that contain delegated powers. It explains the purpose of the provisions, describes why matters are left to delegated legislation, and explains the procedure selected for each power and why it has been chosen.

Published 25 July 2014