Investigatory Powers Tribunal
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.
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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 |
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| Currently | Lord Justice Singh |
| Since | 2018 |
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| Currently | Lord Boyd of Duncansby |
| Since | 2019 |
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It hears complaints about surveillance by public bodies, primarily the intelligence services. It does not hear complaints about surveillance by private bodies.
It is a part of the Home Office but operates independently. It is also separate from the administration of the rest of the UK tribunals system.
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