RIPA

[Richard Clayton]

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In article <B6B54FC9.1180%peter.fairbrother@ntlworld.com>, Peter
Fairbrother <peter.fairbrother@ntlworld.com> writes

>I haven't got a copy of RIPA to hand, 

try   http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/20000023.htm

>but doesn't it say that evidence that
>suggests that an order for interception has been made can't be introduced?

up to a point

>So if they ask you for keys to an interception and you refuse, how can they
>prosecute you for failing to comply if they can't introduce evidence that an
>interception has taken place?

they would invoke S18(1)(a)

>I might be being silly here, apologies if I am.

rather more directly, they can also prosecute you for failing to
implement a S8 warrant ... and clearly to do that they will need to tell
the court about the contents of the warrant.

the Act has deep flaws -- this is not one

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richard                     richard.clayton  @  h i g h w a y m a n . com

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