Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office

IPCO provides independent oversight of the use of investigatory powers by intelligence agencies, police forces and other public authorities.

The Prime Minister approved the appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Adrian Fulford as Investigatory Powers Commissioner under the terms of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

Recent Activity

Update on the review of the Consolidated Guidance

14/06/2019

In a written statement to Parliament on 28 June 2018 the Prime Minister invited me to make proposals to the Government as to how the Consolidated Guidance could be improved, taking account of the views of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliam......
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Lord Justice Fulford to be appointed Vice-President of Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

30/05/2019

Investigatory Powers Commissioner The Lord Chief Justice has today announced https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/appointment-of-the-vice-president-of-the-court-of-appeal-criminal-division/ that Lord Justice Fulford will succeed Lady Justice Halle......
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Written Ministerial Statement on retention and disclosure of material

09/05/2019

The Home Secretary has today laid a Written Ministerial Statement in the House of Commons on the Investigatory Powers Act 2016: Safeguards relating to retention and disclosure of material which can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/business......
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