Investigatory Powers Tribunal
State surveillance tribunal in the United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Investigatory Powers Tribunal?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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]
Quick Facts Established, Jurisdiction ...
Investigatory Powers Tribunal | |
---|---|
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 |
Close
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]