Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)

Summary

Regulated covert surveillance and investigation powers. Provisions on directed surveillance and CHIS remain in force; interception largely superseded by IPA 2016.

Key Points

• Authorisation framework for directed and intrusive surveillance
• Regulation of covert human intelligence sources (CHIS)
• Investigatory Powers Tribunal for complaints

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