Protection of Freedoms Bill

114: Before Clause 37, insert the following new Clause— ““Independent inquiry into use of investigating powers under RIPA (1) The Secretary of State must establish an independent inquiry into the use of investigatory powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. (2) The inquiry will examine in particular the use of directed surveillance and possible limits to its use. (3) The inquiry will examine possible exemptions to the Act relating to the under-age sale of alcohol and tobacco and anti-social behaviour. (4) Recommendations from that enquiry shall be reported to Parliament.””