Part 2: Lawful interception of communications Chapter 1: Interception and examination with a warrant Section 40: Special rules for certain mutual assistance warrants
This section deals with the process for certain mutual assistance warrants. This applies to incoming requests to provide assistance with intercepting the communications of an individual outside the United Kingdom or in relation to premises outside the United Kingdom.
	Subsection (2) provides that the decision to provide assistance in such circumstances can be taken by a senior official designated by the Secretary of State. Subsection (4) makes clear that the senior official may also renew the mutual assistance warrant. Subsections (3) and (5) set out what must be included in the warrant. Subsection (7) makes clear that any warrant must be cancelled if the subject of the warrant is in the UK.