Warrantry Sections 26 and 111 Section 26
Where an intercepting authority makes an application to the Secretary of State for the issue of either a targeted interception warrant (where the purpose is to authorise or require the interception of communications sent by or intended for, a person who is a member of a relevant legislature) or a targeted examination warrant (where the purpose is to authorise the selection for examination of the content of such communications), the warrant must be approved by the Prime Minister.