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
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.
2 August 2024
The Judgment in the case of EFG v The Security Service was handed down today.
21 June 2024
The Judgment in the case of Beth v The Secret Service was handed down to today.
26 March 2024
Concluding Order in the case Privacy International v (1) Secretary Of State For Foreign, Commonwealth And Development Affairs (2) Secretary Of State For The Home Department (3) Government Communications Headquarters (4) Security Service (5) Secret Intelligence Service.