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LittleGrizzly>I think the judges are too busy letting terrorist preachers, those who have clearly abused animals, and hit-and-run drivers get off to stop Labour from doing crazy things. If only they'd listened...democracy just doesn't work (when idiots are allowed to vote even bigger idiots in power in a system that allows the party that got even less than 40% of the vote to rule the country...)!
EDIT: Deleted pointless sarcastic take because I was beginning to get too megalomaniacal and evil, and I can't risk everyone in the Backroom becoming my disciples - would take the fun out of conquering the Earth, the more supporters I have.
EDIT: Deleted pointless sarcastic take because I was beginning to get too megalomaniacal and evil, and I can't risk everyone in the Backroom becoming my disciples - would take the fun out of conquering the Earth, the more supporters I have.
Originally Posted by LittleGrizzly:
don't they need some kind of clearence from a judge for this kind of activity ?
don't they need some kind of clearence from a judge for this kind of activity ?
Originally Posted by RIPA Act 2000:
28 Authorisation of directed surveillance
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the persons designated for the purposes of this section shall each have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of directed surveillance.
(2) A person shall not grant an authorisation for the carrying out of directed surveillance unless he believes—
(a) that the authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within subsection (3); and
(b) that the authorised surveillance is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by carrying it out.
(3) An authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is necessary—
(a) in the interests of national security;
(b) for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime or of preventing disorder;
(c) in the interests of the economic well-being of the United Kingdom;
(d) in the interests of public safety;
(e) for the purpose of protecting public health;
(f) for the purpose of assessing or collecting any tax, duty, levy or other imposition, contribution or charge payable to a government department; or
(g) for any purpose (not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f)) which is specified for the purposes of this subsection by an order made by the Secretary of State.
30 Persons entitled to grant authorisations under ss. 28 and 29
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the persons designated for the purposes of sections 28 and 29 are the individuals holding such offices, ranks or positions with relevant public authorities as are prescribed for the purposes of this subsection by an order under this section.
(3) An order under this section may impose restrictions—
(a) on the authorisations under sections 28 and 29 that may be granted by any individual holding an office, rank or position with a specified public authority; and
(b) on the circumstances in which, or the purposes for which, such authorisations may be granted by any such individual.
32 Authorisation of intrusive surveillance
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the Secretary of State and each of the senior authorising officers shall have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance.
(2) Neither the Secretary of State nor any senior authorising officer shall grant an authorisation for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance unless he believes—
(a) that the authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within subsection (3); and
(b) that the authorised surveillance is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by carrying it out.
(3) Subject to the following provisions of this section, an authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is necessary—
(a) in the interests of national security;
(b) for the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime; or
(c) in the interests of the economic well-being of the United Kingdom.
In short, no, since this case would fall under subsection 3b of either section 28 or 32. Anyone of rank can grant authorisation for most surveillance activities, other than covert operations.28 Authorisation of directed surveillance
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the persons designated for the purposes of this section shall each have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of directed surveillance.
(2) A person shall not grant an authorisation for the carrying out of directed surveillance unless he believes—
(a) that the authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within subsection (3); and
(b) that the authorised surveillance is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by carrying it out.
(3) An authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is necessary—
(a) in the interests of national security;
(b) for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime or of preventing disorder;
(c) in the interests of the economic well-being of the United Kingdom;
(d) in the interests of public safety;
(e) for the purpose of protecting public health;
(f) for the purpose of assessing or collecting any tax, duty, levy or other imposition, contribution or charge payable to a government department; or
(g) for any purpose (not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f)) which is specified for the purposes of this subsection by an order made by the Secretary of State.
30 Persons entitled to grant authorisations under ss. 28 and 29
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the persons designated for the purposes of sections 28 and 29 are the individuals holding such offices, ranks or positions with relevant public authorities as are prescribed for the purposes of this subsection by an order under this section.
(3) An order under this section may impose restrictions—
(a) on the authorisations under sections 28 and 29 that may be granted by any individual holding an office, rank or position with a specified public authority; and
(b) on the circumstances in which, or the purposes for which, such authorisations may be granted by any such individual.
32 Authorisation of intrusive surveillance
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the Secretary of State and each of the senior authorising officers shall have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance.
(2) Neither the Secretary of State nor any senior authorising officer shall grant an authorisation for the carrying out of intrusive surveillance unless he believes—
(a) that the authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within subsection (3); and
(b) that the authorised surveillance is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by carrying it out.
(3) Subject to the following provisions of this section, an authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is necessary—
(a) in the interests of national security;
(b) for the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime; or
(c) in the interests of the economic well-being of the United Kingdom.
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