About The Investigatory Powers Tribunal

About company

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal was established in October 2000 under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (‘RIPA’). It is one of a range of oversight provisions which ensure that public authorities act in ways that are compatible with the Human Rights Act 1998, the legislation which translated into UK law the European Convention on Human Rights. Specifically, it provides a right of redress for anyone who believes they have been a victim of unlawful action under RIPA or wider human rights infringements in breach of the Human Rights Act 1998.