To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many unlawful authorisations for covert surveillance by police officers have been made in the last two years.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many unlawful authorisations for covert surveillance by police officers have been made in the last two years.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many unlawful authorisations for covert surveillance by police officers have been made in the last two years.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many unlawful authorisations for covert surveillance by police officers have been made in the last two years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether his approval is required before the Police Service of Northern Ireland is permitted to install bugging equipment as part of a surveillance operation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether his approval is required before the Police Service of Northern Ireland is permitted to install bugging equipment as part of a surveillance operation.

To ask the Solicitor-General what conclusion the Attorney-General has drawn from his recent discussions in the US on the use of intercepted material as evidence.

To ask the Solicitor-General what conclusion the Attorney-General has drawn from his recent discussions in the US on the use of intercepted material as evidence.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has authorised the use of electronic listening devices in each of the last five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has authorised the use of electronic listening devices in each of the last five years.

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874) and (communications data) (additional functions and amendment)(SI 2006/1878) . Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of Proceedings at UP 7 2005-06).

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874) and (communications data) (additional functions and amendment)(SI 2006/1878) . Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of Proceedings at UP 7 2005-06).

I would prefer always to finish, but I know that that aspiration is rarely achieved. Perhaps I can address why the Department for Work and Pensions is dealt with in this way. The department makes use of the Social Security Fraud Act 2001 to acquire communications data, and that was considered by the House in 2003,...

I would prefer always to finish, but I know that that aspiration is rarely achieved. Perhaps I can address why the Department for Work and Pensions is dealt with in this way. The department makes use of the Social Security Fraud Act 2001 to acquire communications data, and that was considered by the House in 2003,...

Will the noble Baroness give way, or would she prefer to finish?

Will the noble Baroness give way, or would she prefer to finish?

I identify with most of what the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman, said, although I am perhaps a little more tolerant of the difficulty of dealing with this jungle of law between RIPA, the various pieces of legislation since and the secondary legislation. I am absolutely sure that the civil servants involved do their very...

I identify with most of what the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman, said, although I am perhaps a little more tolerant of the difficulty of dealing with this jungle of law between RIPA, the various pieces of legislation since and the secondary legislation. I am absolutely sure that the civil servants involved do their very...

I am most grateful for that explanation, which I think was heroic, given the short time-lag between some of the points raised and the Minister’s answers. One point I meant to ask earlier—I hope I may be forgiven for raising it now—is that in the investigative powers order dealing with directed surveillance, the new schedule...

I am most grateful for that explanation, which I think was heroic, given the short time-lag between some of the points raised and the Minister’s answers. One point I meant to ask earlier—I hope I may be forgiven for raising it now—is that in the investigative powers order dealing with directed surveillance, the new schedule...

I am grateful to the Minister for answering my criticisms so comprehensively. With regard to the tsunami and orders arising from it, it would clearly be indelicate to imply any criticism on that score, and I would like that to be put on the record. On Question, Motion agreed to.

I am grateful to the Minister for answering my criticisms so comprehensively. With regard to the tsunami and orders arising from it, it would clearly be indelicate to imply any criticism on that score, and I would like that to be put on the record. On Question, Motion agreed to.

I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the orders. She has adequately explained that they regulate the conduct of directed surveillance and the acquisition of communications data by the public authorities listed in them. We see from the Explanatory Notes that both orders add, amend or remove authorities from the...

I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the orders. She has adequately explained that they regulate the conduct of directed surveillance and the acquisition of communications data by the public authorities listed in them. We see from the Explanatory Notes that both orders add, amend or remove authorities from the...

The Driving Standards Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. The DSA’s primary aim is to promote driving safety in Great Britain by improving driving standards, in particular by testing drivers and driving instructors fairly and efficiently. The agency’s main responsibilities are to promote road safety by...

The Driving Standards Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. The DSA’s primary aim is to promote driving safety in Great Britain by improving driving standards, in particular by testing drivers and driving instructors fairly and efficiently. The agency’s main responsibilities are to promote road safety by...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Additional Functions and Amendment) Order 2006 [29th Report from the Joint Committee and 37th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Baroness said: This order and the Regulation of Investigatory...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Additional Functions and Amendment) Order 2006 [29th Report from the Joint Committee and 37th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Baroness said: This order and the Regulation of Investigatory...

I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 [29th Report from the Joint Committee and 37th Report from the...

I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006 [29th Report from the Joint Committee and 37th Report from the...

I understand the desire of the noble Lord, Lord Phillips, to have on one piece of paper those things that were and those that will be—indeed, that is the way that we have worked on a number of occasions. However, he will know that that is outwith the usual practice in relation...

I understand the desire of the noble Lord, Lord Phillips, to have on one piece of paper those things that were and those that will be—indeed, that is the way that we have worked on a number of occasions. However, he will know that that is outwith the usual practice in relation...

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Also debated with draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (communications data) (additional functions and amendment) (SI 2006/1878). Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses Room).

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Also debated with draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (communications data) (additional functions and amendment) (SI 2006/1878). Grand Committee off the...

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (communications data) (additional functions and amendment) (SI 2006/1878). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Also debated with draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874). Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses Room).

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (communications data) (additional functions and amendment) (SI 2006/1878). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Also debated with draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (SI 2006/1874). Grand Committee off the...

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from Home Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 12 July 2006 (SI 2006/1874). Coming into force 26 July 2006. Replaces draft SI of the same name withdrawn on 5th June.

Draft SI on regulation of investigatory powers (directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources) (amendment) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from Home Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 12 July 2006 (SI 2006/1874). Coming into force 26 July 2006. Replaces draft SI of the same name withdrawn on 5th...