Guidance

National security notices code of practice

Relates to the powers and duties conferred or imposed under sections 249, 252, and 254 to 258 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

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Provides guidance on the procedures to be followed when a national security notice is given.

This code of practice sets out further detail on:

  • the circumstances in which a national security notice can be given
  • the process that must be followed before a notice can be given
  • the obligations that may be imposed by the giving of a notice
  • the ensuing right of review
  • oversight of the use of national security notices
Published 12 June 2018