Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The 2000 Act established the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to hear complaints about surveillance by public bodies. The Tribunal replaced the Interception of Communications Tribunal, the Security Service Tribunal, and the Intelligence Services Tribunal with effect from 2 October 2000.
Between 2000 and 2009 the Tribunal has only upheld 4 out of 956 complaints.
Read more about this topic: Regulation Of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
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