Debate on a motion that subsections (6) to (9) of section 268 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 should apply Procedures with step depth
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Under section 268 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the enhanced affirmative procedure usually follows a 40 day period before the instrument can be approved. However, under subsection 5 either House of Parliament can resolve with a 30-day period to extend the approval period to 60 days. The procedure that enables either House allows for a motion to be tabled, debated and approved or rejected. Such a motion can be withdrawn, lapse at the end of a session, not be called or not be moved.
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Debate on a motion that subsections (6) to (9) of section 268 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 should apply has step depth 8.10000038146973 in the Enhanced affirmative: Investigatory Powers Act 2016 procedure
Instruments subject to the enhanced affirmative procedure under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 are laid in draft and require approval in Parliament before being signed into law. Unlike the normal draft affirmative procedure, instruments laid under the enhanced affirmative procedure are subject to a clock period of 40 or 60 days. The Commons debates the instrument in a Delegated Legislation Committee or in the Commons Chamber, where a decision on approval is made. The Lords debates the instrument in Grand Committee or in the Lords Chamber, where a decision on approval is made.