120 Further provision about modifications under section 118
Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (2016 c 25) | Legislation

120  Further provision about modifications under section 118

(1)     A modification, other than a modification removing any matter, name or description, may be made under section 118 only if the person making the modification considers—

(a)     that the modification is necessary on any relevant grounds (see subsection (2)), and

(b)     that the conduct authorised by the modification is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by that conduct.

(2)     In subsection (1)(a), “relevant grounds” means—

(a)     in the case of a warrant issued under section 102, grounds falling within section 102(5);

(b)     in the case of a warrant issued under section 103, the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime;

(c)     in the case of a warrant issued under section 104, the interests of national security.

(3)     Sections 111 to 114 (additional safeguards) apply

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