Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009
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Application of Act. |
2.— (1) This Act applies to surveillance carried out by members of the Garda Síochána, members of the Defence Forces and officers of the Revenue Commissioners. | |
(2) Nothing in this Act shall render unlawful any activity that would otherwise be lawful. | ||
(3) An authorisation or approval under this Act may not be issued or granted in respect of an activity that would constitute an interception within the meaning of the Act of 1993. | ||
(4) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that this Act does not apply to the following: | ||
(a) the use of a closed circuit television system in a Garda Síochána station; | ||
(b) the recording by electronic or other similar means under section 27 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 of the questioning of a person by members of the Garda Síochána at Garda Síochána stations or elsewhere in connection with the investigation of offences; | ||
(c) the recording by electronic or other similar means of any evidence given, or statement made, by a person for the purposes of any court proceedings. |