Interception of communications

Which case first caused the UK government to introduce legislation to regulate the circumstances in which the power to tap could be used?

• Khan (Sultan)

• Malone v UK

• Handyside v UK

Which statement most accurately sums up when the police can bug under s93(2) Police Act 1997?

• Some value in the prevention and detection of serious crime and objective cannot reasonably be achieved by other means

• Substantial value in the prevention and detection of serious crime and objective cannot reasonably be achieved by other means

• Substantial value in the prevention and detection of serious crime and objective may reasonably be achieved by other means

• Some value in the prevention and detection of serious crime and objective can reasonably be achieved by other means

Which Section of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 defines surveillance?

• s93(2)

• s50

• s48

• s18

Which of these is NOT surveillance?

• listening

• observing

• imitating

• monitoring

Under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the 'double - lock' means that who must approve the most intrusive powers?

• Secretary of State and senior judge

• Secretary of State and Attorney General

• Attorney General and Prime Minister

• Justice Secretary and Attorney General

Which Act allows for the 'bulk' collection of data and has therefore been nicknamed the 'Snooper's Charter'?

• Interception of Communications Act 1985

• Police Act 1997

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

• Investigatory Powers Act 2016

TRUE or FALSE: generally speaking, evidence gained by interception is inadmissible in a UK Court.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the loophole in law regarding taped conversations in prison?

• They are admissible

• They are not admissible

• They may be admissible

Which of these is NOT within Article 8(2)?

• Necessary and proportionate

• Fulfils a legitimate aim

• Is consistent within the 'margin of appreciation'

• Is in accordance with the law

Before 1985, the conditions for issuing warrants for interception were laid down in ______________ rules