The Investigatory Powers Tribunal is an independent judicial body. We provide the right of redress to anyone who believes they have been the victim of unlawful action by a public authority using covert investigative techniques. We also consider complaints about conduct by, or on behalf of, the UK intelligence services: the Security Service (also known as MI5), the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), or claims that allege those agencies have infringed human rights. We have UK-wide jurisdiction and there are no costs associated with making a complaint to the Tribunal.
For information about the Tribunal, its Secretariat, how members are appointed and other details about who we are
For information about what the Tribunal does and frequently asked questions
For everything you need to know about making your claim or complaint if:
you believe that your human rights and freedoms, established under the Human Rights Act have been infringed by any of the public authorities under our jurisdiction
Or
you believe you have been the victim of unlawful interference by public authorities using covert techniques
20 December 2024
The Judgment in the case of AXY and Others v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs was handed down today.
17 December 2024
The judgment in McCaffrey and Birney v PSNI and others was handed down today
17 December 2024
The judgment in Lee and Wilkes v Security Service was handed down today.
22 November 2024
The Judgment in the case of Various Claimants v (1) Security Service (2) Secret Intelligence Service (3) Government Communications Headquarters was handed down today, 22 November 2024 and can be found here.
12 November 2024
The most recent Report of the Tribunal is now available.