Written Question·Home Office·UIN 21974

Journalism and Legal Profession: Surveillance

Tabled: 6 January 2025

Answered: 14 January 2025

Named Day

Question

David Davis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of times UK police forces have authorised targeted surveillance of journalists and lawyers.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

Powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) contain additional safeguards and protections, where the intention is for relevant public authorities to acquire sensitive material, such as in...

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