Direct Communications Unit

2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF

Switchboard 020 7035 4848 Fax: 020 7035 4745 Textphone: 020 7035 4742

E-mail: [Home Office request email] Website: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

[FOI #10012 email]

Mr P John

Reference: T5641/9

Dear Mr John,

Thank you for your e-mail of 30/03/2009 5:18:58 PM about the statutory provisions which relate to offences for the unauthorised interception of telecommunications.

Section 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) outlines the offence relating to the unauthorised interception of telecommunications. The maximum penalty for persons for these offences, on conviction on indictment, is 2 years imprisonment.

Further information on Section 1 of RIPA can be obtained by your local library or from the hyperlink below.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/ukpga_20000023_en_2#pt1-ch1-pb1-l1g1

Name