LegalizeThe Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010
Prescribed offices, ranks and position with relevant public authorities
Additional offices, ranks and positions prescribed for urgent cases
Restrictions on the granting of authorisations
6A
Where an entry in column (2) of Part 1A of the Schedule is headed by reference to an authorisation of a relevant source or to an authorisation for a long term authorisation, an authorisation may only be granted by the individual holding the office, rank or position listed in an entry under the relevant heading.
Transitional arrangements
Revocation
PART 1A — Offices etc and Restrictions In Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act in Relation to Relevant Sources
| (1)Relevant public authorities | (2)Prescribed offices etc | (3)Urgent Cases | (4)Grounds set out in section 29(3) of the Act | (5)Grounds set out in section 29B(5) of the Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant Chief ConstableLong Term AuthorisationChief Constable | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The City of London Police Force | Relevant Source AuthorisationCommanderLong Term AuthorisationCommissioner | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Metropolitan Police Force | Relevant Source AuthorisationCommanderLong Term AuthorisationAssistant Commissioner | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Police Service of Northern Ireland | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant Chief ConstableLong Term AuthorisationChief Constable | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Police Service of Scotland | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant Chief ConstableLong Term AuthorisationChief Constable | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a) and (c) |
| The Ministry of Defence Police | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant Chief ConstableLong Term AuthorisationChief Constable | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Navy Police | Relevant Source AuthorisationCommanderLong Term AuthorisationProvost Marshal (Navy) | Lieutenant Commander | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The tri-service serious crime unit | Relevant Source Authorisation: Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant CommanderLong Term Authorisation: Provost Marshal for serious crime | Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant Commander | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Military Police | Relevant Source AuthorisationColonelLong Term AuthorisationProvost Marshal (Army) | Major | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Air Force Police | Relevant Source AuthorisationWing CommanderLong Term AuthorisationProvost Marshal (Royal Air Force) | Squadron Leader | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The British Transport Police | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant Chief ConstableLong Term AuthorisationChief Constable | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The National Crime Agency | Relevant Source AuthorisationDeputy DirectorLong Term AuthorisationDeputy Director General | Grade 2 Senior Manager | Paragraph (b) | Paragraph (b) |
| Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs | Relevant Source AuthorisationAssistant DirectorLong Term AuthorisationDirector Criminal Investigation | Senior Officer | Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f) | Paragraphs (a) and (b) |
| The Home Office | Relevant Source AuthorisationSenior Civil Service pay band 1 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border securityLong Term AuthorisationDirector General with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security | Grade 6 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security | Paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) | Paragraphs (b) and (c) |
Transitional arrangements
Revocation
PART 1B
| (1)Relevant public authorities | (2)Prescribed Offices etc | (3)Urgent cases | (4)Grounds set out in section 29B(5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Metropolitan police force | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The City of London police force | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Police Service of Scotland | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a) and (c) |
| The Police Service of Northern Ireland | Superintendent | Superintendent | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Ministry of Defence Police | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Navy Police | Commander | Lieutenant Commander | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Military Police | Lieutenant Colonel | Major | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Air Force Police | Wing Commander | Squadron Leader | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The British Transport Police | Superintendent | Inspector | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The National Crime Agency | Senior Manager (Grade 2) | Principal Officer (Grade 3) | Paragraph (b) |
| The Security Service | General Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3 | – | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Secret Intelligence Service | Grade 6 or equivalent | – | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Government Communications Headquarters | GC8 | – | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Navy | Commander | Lieutenant Commander | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Army | Lieutenant Colonel | Major | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| The Royal Air Force | Wing Commander | Squadron Leader | Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) |
| Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs | Senior Officer | Higher Officer | Paragraphs (a) and (b) |
| The Department of Health and Social Care | Grade 6 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority | Grade 7 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority | Paragraph (b) |
| The Home Office | Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions | Chief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions | Paragraphs (b) and (c) |
| The Ministry of Justice | A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service | A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service | Paragraph (b) |
| The Competition and Markets Authority | Any member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcement | Grade 6 in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement Group | Paragraphs (b) and (c) |
| The Environment Agency | Deputy Director National Enforcement Service or equivalent Deputy Director | – | Paragraph (b) |
| The Financial Conduct Authority | A Head of Department in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division | A Manager in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division | Paragraph (b) |
| The Food Standards Agency | Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department | Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit | Paragraph (b) |
| The Gambling Commission | Senior Manager | – | Paragraph (b) |
| The Serious Fraud Office | Grade 6 | – | Paragraph (b) |
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