R (Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal

R (Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2019] UKSC 22, is a judgment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

It caused controversy due to the majority's suggestion that courts will not give effect to ouster clauses even when Parliament's intent is clear, thus undermining the concept of parliamentary sovereignty.

Section 67(8) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 purported to exclude from challenge or appeal any decision of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT).

The Tribunal ruled against an application by Privacy International relating to the proper construction of a section of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.

Privacy International sought judicial review of the IPT's decision.