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<p>The UK intelligence agencies work in accordance with UK law, as described by the
Foreign Secretary in his statement to the House on 10 June 2013 (Official Report of
10 June 2013, column 31). In addition, Section 6 of the recently published Annual
Report for 2013 by the Interception of Communications Commissioner, Sir Anthony May,
addresses the legal basis for intelligence sharing between the UK and its partners.</p><p>The
UK Intelligence Agencies adhere to the law at all times. We have one of the world's
strongest legal and regulatory frameworks governing the use of secret intelligence.
All of GCHQ's activities are legal, necessary and proportionate. GCHQ does not disclose
or share information other than is appropriate under the Intelligence Services Act
1994 and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.</p>
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