Intelligence and Security Act 2017

Authorisations - Removal warrants

86: Minister of Foreign Affairs to be consulted in relation to issue of removal warrants in certain cases

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"Government must consult Minister of Foreign Affairs before issuing removal warrants that affect New Zealand's relationships with other countries."

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When you are in charge of an intelligence and security agency, you must talk to the Minister of Foreign Affairs before issuing a removal warrant. This is if the warrant might affect New Zealand's foreign policy or its relationships with other countries. You need to do this when making an application under section 85.

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Part 4Authorisations
Removal warrants

86Minister of Foreign Affairs to be consulted in relation to issue of removal warrants in certain cases

  1. The Minister responsible for an intelligence and security agency making an application under section 85 must consult the Minister of Foreign Affairs before issuing a removal warrant if that warrant is likely to have implications for—

  2. New Zealand’s foreign policy; or
    1. New Zealand’s international relations.