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.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 12 June 2018

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National security notices code of practice (accessible)

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National security notices code of practice

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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