Interception of Communications (Admissibility of evidence) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Enables the admissibility of intercept evidence in specified criminal proceedings.
• Applies to communications intercepted by authorities under the bill's framework.
• Sets out the conditions or framework for when intercept evidence can be admitted in court.
• Includes connected purposes addressing related legal and procedural issues.
• Originated in the House of Lords and is at the second reading stage in the Lords.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords and will progress through the usual parliamentary stages if it continues.