Investigatory Powers Tribunal | |
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Established | 2000 |
Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
Authorized by | Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 |
Appeals to | Court of Appeal of England and Wales (in England and Wales) Court of Session (in Scotland) |
Website | investigatorypowerstribunal.org.uk |
President | |
Currently | Lord Justice Singh |
Since | 2018 |
Vice President | |
Currently | Lord Boyd of Duncansby |
Since | 2019 |
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The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) is a first-instance tribunal and superior court of record in the United Kingdom. It is primarily an inquisitorial court.[1]
It hears complaints about surveillance by public bodies, primarily the intelligence services. It does not hear complaints about surveillance by private bodies.[2]
It is a part of the Home Office but operates independently.[3] It is also separate from the administration of the rest of the UK tribunals system.[1]