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The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2026

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Contents: 5 provisions
  1. Title and introductory text
  2. 1 Citation
  3. 2 Commencement
  4. 3 Extent
  5. 4 Amendment to article 7A(3)(b) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010

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5 provisions

Title and introductory text

2026 No. 956 INVESTIGATORY POWERS, ENGLAND AND WALES The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2026 Made 1st September 2026 Laid before Parliament 2nd September 2026 Coming into force Articles 1 to 4 (except article 4(2) and (4)) 29th October 2026 Article 4(2) and (4) 1st January 2027 The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 30(3)(b) and (6) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

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1 Citation

This Order may be cited as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2026.

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2 Commencement

(1) This Order comes into force on 29th October 2026, subject as follows. (2) Article 4(2) and (4) comes into force on 1st January 2027.

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3 Extent

This Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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4 Amendment to article 7A(3)(b) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010

(1) Article 7A(3)(b) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (restrictions on the granting of authorisations) is amended in accordance with article 4(2) to (6). (2) For paragraph (iv), substitute— (iv) section 1 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (sale of tobacco etc); . (3) In paragraph (v), omit “, nicotine products”. (4) For paragraph (v), substitute— (v) section 2 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (purchase of tobacco etc on behalf of others); . (5) For paragraph (vi), substitute— (vi) section 10 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (sale of vaping or nicotine products to under 18s); . (6) After paragraph (vi), insert— (vii) section 11 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (purchase of vaping or nicotine products on behalf of under 18s). .

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