Decision details

Regulations of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Policy & Procedures Guidance Note for 2018/19 and Annual Report on the use of RIPA in 2017/18

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The adopted RIPA Policy & Procedure Guidance requires the Cabinet to receive an annual report on the use made of RIPA powers in the previous year. It is also timely to review the RIPA Policy & Procedures Guidance 2018/19 at the same time to reflect any recent practice or legislative changes.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the amended RIPA Policy & Procedure Guidance.

Reasons for the decision:

The policy requires yearly review and approval. The policy also has a requirement to report RIPA use of the previous year.

Alternative options considered:

None

Report author: Trevor Kennett

Publication date: 26/09/2018

Date of decision: 18/09/2018

Decided at meeting: 18/09/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 04/10/2018

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