ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE USE OF THE COUNCIL'S POWERS IN RELATION TO SURVEILLANCE UNDER THE REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT 2000 (RIPA)

December 24, 2025 Executive Member Decisions - Corporate Governance & Resources (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to approve the Council's policies on the use of Direct Surveillance, Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS), and the acquisition of communications data under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

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Content

Approval granted by the Executive Member for
Corporate Governance & Resources for the agreement of the
Council’s policies on the use of Direct Surveillance, Covert
Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) and the acquisition of
communications data under RIPA.

Supporting Documents

Report to Executive Member 2025.pdf
Appendix 1 - LIST OF AUTHORISED OFFICERS 2024.pdf
Appendix 3 - Draft RIPA Guidance 2025 1.pdf
Appendix 2 - Draft RIPA Policy Statement 2025 1.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date24 Dec 2025