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21. Expiry and repeal of TPIM powers

(1) Except so far as otherwise provided under this section, the Secretary of State's TPIM powers expire at the end of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

(2) The Secretary of State may, by order made by statutory instrument -

(a) repeal the Secretary of State's TPIM powers;

(b) at any time revive the Secretary of State's TPIM powers for a period not exceeding 5 years;

(c) provide that the Secretary of State's TPIM powers -

(i) are not to expire at the time when they would otherwise expire under subsection (1) or in accordance with an order under this subsection; but

(ii) are to continue in force after that time for a period not exceeding 5 years.

(3) Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult -

(a) the independent reviewer appointed for the purposes of section 20;

(b) the Investigatory Powers Commissioner; and

(c) the Director-General of the Security Service.