Investigatory Powers Tribunal

An independent Investigatory Powers Tribunal was set up by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (new window) (RIPA) to consider complaints relating to the activities covered by the Act.

The Tribunal also hears proceedings brought under section 7 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (new window) against any of the intelligence services. The Tribunal superseded and amalgamated the Security Service Tribunal, the Intelligence Services Tribunal and the Interception Tribunal. It is independent of the Government and is made up of senior members of the legal profession or judiciary.

The President of the Tribunal is Lord Justice Mummery. The other members are:

• Mr Justice Burton, Vice President
• Mr William Carmichael
• Sir Richard Gaskell
• Sheriff Principal John McInnes QC
• Mr Peter Scott QC
• Mr Robert Seabrook QC

Members of the public who wish to complain to the Tribunal about the Security Service, or to bring proceedings against us under section 7 of the Human Rights Act 1998, should write to:

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal
PO Box 33220
London SW1H 9ZQ