The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Surveillance – Code of Practice) (Scotland) Order 2003

Made10th March 2003

Coming into force11th March 2003

Whereas in pursuance of section 24(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 20001 (hereinafter referred to as “the 2000 Act”) the Scottish Ministers are under a duty to issue one or more codes of practice relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties mentioned in subsection (2) of that section;

and whereas in pursuance of section 24(3) of the 2000 Act the Scottish Ministers prepared and published a draft code of practice relating to covert surveillance under the 2000 Act and have considered representations made to them thereon and modified the draft accordingly;

and whereas in pursuance of section 24(4) of the 2000 Act the Scottish Ministers have laid that draft code before the Scottish Parliament;

and whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament;

now, therefore, the Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 24(5) of the 2000 Act hereby make the following Order: