FAQs
Will the Tribunal tell me if my phone has been intercepted?
It is not the Tribunal’s function to tell complainants whether their telephones have been tapped, or if they.... [more]
23 April 2007
Will making a complaint or claim to the Tribunal cost me anything?
No. The Tribunal’s investigation of complaints and claims is free of charge. The government has an obligation.... [more]
08 January 2003
How long will I have to wait before the Tribunal makes its decision?
The Tribunal has no set time limit for responding to complaints or claims. This is because all cases vary in.... [more]
08 January 2003
Will I be contacted by the organisation that is the subject of my complaint or claim?
All complaints and claims are dealt with through the Tribunal. The organisations that are the subject of a.... [more]
08 January 2003
Will I receive information about the progress of my complaint/claim?
The Tribunal is restricted in what it can disclose during the investigation of a complaint or claim. The.... [more]
08 January 2003
Can I complain on someone else’s behalf?
Any complaint or claim must be brought by the person concerned. They may receive help in completing the form.... [more]
08 January 2003
Is the Tribunal independent of government?
Yes. No government department can intervene in a Tribunal investigation or influence its decisions. The.... [more]
08 January 2003
How do I know the agency will provide all information requested of it?
All organisations holding powers under RIPA are required by section 68(6) of the Act to provide all.... [more]
08 January 2003
Can I complain about conduct outside the UK?
Yes, as long as the conduct relates to an organisation that is covered by the Regulation of Investigatory.... [more]
08 January 2003
