Written question asked by Alice Mahon (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 1992. It was answered by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 1992 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

If he will propose amendments to the Interception of Communications Act 1985 to make explicit that it is illegal to monitor or eavesdrop on domestic and industrial telecommunications unless a warrant is authorised, notwithstanding that a physical tap has not been put on the line. - Inc fact that no proposals to amend the Act.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

211 c199W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Electronic surveillance Privacy Surveillance Telephone tapping Telephones

Legislation

Interception of Communications Act 1985