Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (i)       in relation to a question regarding the cancellation of the directed surveillance and whether this meant that it was activated, then cancelled or the whole procedure was cancelled, to note that the surveillance was cancelled after a successful investigation and that officers would ensure the terminology was amended for future reports; (ii)      to note the Council’s use of covert surveillance activity during Q3; and (iii)      to note there had been no applications to acquire communications data during Q3.