Hong Kong Ordinances

INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE ORDINANCE - SCHEDULE 4

REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF DEVICE RETRIEVAL WARRANT

[sections 33 & 67]

An affidavit supporting an application for the issue of a device retrieval 
warrant for the retrieval of any of the devices authorized to be used under a
prescribed authorization is to—

   (a)  set out—

        (i)    the kind or kinds of the devices sought to be retrieved;

        (ii)   particulars of the premises or object from which the devices
               are to be retrieved, and the reason why the applicant considers
               that the devices are in or on such premises or object;

        (iii)  the estimated time required to complete the retrieval;

        (iv)   an assessment of the impact (if any) of the retrieval on any
               person; and

        (v)    the need for the retrieval; and

   (b)  identify by name, rank and post the applicant.