Investigatory Powers

Question 1

Authorities for Intrusive

Answer 1

Interests of national security
Preventing or detecting serious crime
Economic well-being of the UK

‘Serious crime’ if they were over 21, with no previous convictions, they would likely receive a sentence of 3 yrs or more, OR

Involves the use of violence, results in substantial financial gain, or conducted be a large group for common purpose.

Question 2

Authorities for Directed

Answer 2

Authority for directed and intrusive surveillance can only be given if the surveillance is necessary and proportionate. It is necessary if:

(a)in the interests of national security;
(b)for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime or of preventing disorder;
(c)in the interests of the economic well-being of the United Kingdom;
(d)in the interests of public safety;
(e)for the purpose of protecting public health;
(f)for the purpose of assessing or collecting any tax, duty, levy or other imposition, contribution or charge payable to a government department; or
(g)for any purpose (not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f)) which is specified for the purposes of this subsection by an order made by the Secretary of State