Written question asked by Lord Strasburger (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 February 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 February 2015. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Electronic Surveillance

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the recommendation from the Interception of Communications Commissioner that judicial authorisation is obtained in cases where communications data are sought to determine the source of journalistic information, whether they intend to implement the recommendation; and, if so, when.

Answer

The Government indicated on the day that the Interception of Communications Commissioner’s inquiry report was published that we accepted the recommendations in it in full. We will bring forward the necessary legislation as soon as Parliamentary time allows.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL4767

Session

2014-15

Subjects

Electronic surveillance Judiciary Journalism Interception of Communications Commissioner

Link

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