REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT 2000

October 3, 2023 Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement adopted the recommendations of the Inspector appointed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner. The decision was made on 03/10/2023. The Portfolio Holder agreed to adopt recommended additions to the Council's policy and procedure guidance on the use of covert surveillance.

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Purpose

This report informs the Committee of the outcome of an inspection on 14th February 2023 by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPCO)

Decision

The Portfolio Holder adopted the recommendations of the Inspector appointed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner as detailed in the Inspector’s report.

Reasons for the decision

The report informed the Committee and the Portfolio Holder of the outcome of an inspection that took place on 14th February 2023 by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).

The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office recommended additions to the Policy and Procedure Guidance on the Council's use of covert surveillance. The Portfolio Holder agreed to adopt the recommended additions to the policy guidance.

Supporting Documents

RIPA Procedure 2023 12092023 Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development Scrutiny Comm.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date3 Oct 2023