Written question asked by Bob Spink (UK Independence Party) on Friday, 3 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Surveillance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps for redress are available to people who believe they have suffered from an abuse of intrusive surveillance powers by (a) local authorities and (b) central Government-controlled bodies; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 13 October 2008]: Under section 65 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal is the responsible body for any complaint about public authority conduct under the Act. If it determines that there has been a contravention of the Act, it is required to notify the complainant and in certain circumstances make a report to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister. It may, if appropriate, quash any warrant or authorisation, order the destruction of relevant material and award compensation or make any other order as they think fit.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 480 c1282W;480 c1272W; 225224
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Local government Public bodies Surveillance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Surveillance

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