Prime Minister reappoints Sir Brian Leveson as the UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner

Prime Minister reappoints Sir Brian Leveson as the UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner  

 The Prime Minister has reappointed Sir Brian Leveson as the UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner for a third three-year term from 20 October 2025.  

The Investigatory Powers Commissioner is responsible for the independent oversight of the use of investigatory powers by public authorities including law enforcement and the intelligence agencies, ensuring they are used in accordance with the law and in the public interest. He is supported by a number of Judicial Commissioners, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) and the Technology Advisory Panel.  

Sir Brian Leveson said: ”I am pleased to have served as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner for the last six years and I am honoured that the Prime Minister has reappointed me for a further term. The work carried out by Judicial Commissioners and IPCO is of great importance, and I remain committed to ensuring that the use of investigatory powers is both effective in protecting the public while remaining respectful of individual rights.  

“Now in its ninth year, IPCO has a mature and rigorous oversight framework, one which is often held up internationally as a benchmark of where independent oversight is working to enable lawful access while protecting human and privacy rights. Reflecting on the progress we have made so far, I take great pride in what we have accomplished. I look forward to building on this foundation in the years to come.”  

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Notes to Editors 

More than 600 public authorities can use investigatory powers, including the intelligence agencies, police and local authorities. Applications for communications data are considered by IPCO Authorising Individuals, while applications for the most intrusive investigatory powers are considered first by a Secretary of State and then by IPCO’s Judicial Commissioners. Use of the powers is also overseen by IPCO’s Inspectors, who conduct regular inspections of public authorities to ensure powers are lawfully applied. All this work is overseen by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner.  

Sir Brian has already been in post since October 2019. His appointment is to be renewed by the Prime Minister on 20 October 2025.  

Further information about IPCO is here: www.ipco.org.uk/