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Proposal for a Draft Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023

Remedial order scrutiny

Proposal for a Draft Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023

On 20 March 2023, the Home Office laid a proposal for a draft Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023, for affirmative resolution, that is, for the approval of both Houses of Parliament.

A Remedial Order is a form of subordinate legislation which amends or repeals primary legislation for purposes and in circumstances specified in the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA).

Reporting on the proposal

The Joint Committee on Human Rights is required to report to Parliament on any Remedial Order made under the Human Rights Act.

The Committee has 60 sitting days to report to each House its recommendation as to whether a draft Order should be approved by both Houses.

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The deadline for submissions was 12:00am on 21 April 2023.

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  • Email: jchr@parliament.uk
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