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Intelligence and Security Act 2017

Oversight of intelligence and security agencies - Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security - Appointment, functions, duties, and powers of Inspector-General

162: Jurisdiction of courts and other agencies not affected

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"Courts and police can still do their jobs even when the Inspector-General is working."

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When the Inspector-General does their job, it does not limit what courts can do. You can still go to court if you need to, and the court can still make decisions. The Inspector-General's work is separate from the court's work.

The Inspector-General's job also does not affect what Police employees can do. Police employees can still use their powers when dealing with intelligence and security agencies, or their employees. This means Police employees can still do their job as usual, even when the Inspector-General is involved, you can find more information about this by looking at the Intelligence and Security Act.

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Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security: Appointment, functions, duties, and powers of Inspector-General

162Jurisdiction of courts and other agencies not affected

  1. To avoid doubt, the carrying out of the Inspector-General’s functions does not limit the jurisdiction of any court.

  2. The carrying out by the Inspector-General of his or her functions does not affect the exercise by any Police employee of any powers that the Police employee may lawfully exercise in relation to—

  3. an intelligence and security agency; or
    1. the Director-General or any employee of an intelligence and security agency.

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