Part 6: Bulk warrants Chapter 1: Bulk interception warrants Section 139: Additional requirements in respect of warrants affecting overseas operators
This section outlines the requirements relating to warrants where the Secretary of State believes that giving effect to the warrant, if issued, is likely to require the assistance of a telecommunications operator who is based outside the United Kingdom.
	Subsection (2) requires that the Secretary of State must consult the relevant telecommunications operator before issuing the warrant.
	Subsection (3) sets out factors that must be taken into account before issuing the warrant in those cases. These include costs and technical feasibility, as well as the likely benefits of the warrant.