Covert Surveillance and Property Interference: Revised Code of Practice

This code of practice provides guidance and rules on authorisations for the carrying out of surveillance (directed surveillance and intrusive surveillance) under Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and for interference with property or with wireless telegraphy under Part 3 of the Police Act 1997. It sets out the various authorisation procedures to be followed for the grant, review,renewal and cancellation of authorisations, as well as special rules for authorisations in respect of confidential and legally privileged information. The code is aimed primarily at members of public authorities involved in making applications for the grant of authorisations and those persons designated to grant authorisations