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Investigatory Powers Act—will the new oversight regime be effective?

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Published on: 19 September 2017
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Table of contents

  • What is the role of the new investigatory powers commissioner (IPC)?
  • Will this new regime lead to improved powers of scrutiny and review?
  • Will the powers be successful?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Lord Justice Fulford recently started a new role in overseeing the use of investigatory powers by the authorities. Ian Whitehurst, barrister at 6 Pump Court and 7 Harrington Street, explains the role of the new commissioner and considers some of the potential implications of the new regime.

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