Extended pre-approval period ends Procedures
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A draft affirmative laid under the enhanced procedure of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 must lay before the House for 40 days unless either House has agreed to extend the period to 60 days. During that time the relevant committees can take evidence and report their findings on the instrument. At the end of the 60-day period, the draft order can be approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Enhanced affirmative: Investigatory Powers Act 2016
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.