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Regulation of investigatory powers

12 March 2010
Issue: 7408 / Categories: Legislation
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010

Prescribe the offices, positions and ranks for the purposes of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 having power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of directed surveillance. Move four public authorities from Pt 1 to Pt 2 (the force comprising the special constables nominated by the Dover Harbour Board, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Postal Services Commission and a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service.

In force : 6 April 2010

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