Part 2: Lawful interception of communications Chapter 2: Other forms of lawful interception Section 50: Interception in psychiatric hospitals etc.
Interception may be carried out in certain psychiatric hospitals if it is in accordance with a direction given under certain other legislation, or in exercise of a power provided in certain other legislation. This section provides that such interception is lawful if is carried out in accordance with the direction or statutory power. This section does not set out the circumstances in which such interception may be carried out or the safeguards that apply as that detail is contained in the relevant direction or legislation.