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Statutory Instruments
2010 No. 521
Investigatory Powers
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010
Made 25th February 2010
Coming into force 6th April 2010

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by sections 30(1), (3), (5) and (6) and 78(5) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
2000 c.23.
In accordance with section 30(7) of that Act, a draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State makes the following Order—

Citation, commencement and interpretation
1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 and shall come into force on 6th April 2010.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
(3) In this Order “relevant source” means a source holding an office, rank or position with one of the following—
(a) a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996,
(b) the City of London Police Force,
(c) the Metropolitan Police Force,
(d) the Police Service of Northern Ireland,
(e) the Police Service of Scotland,
(f) the Ministry of Defence Police,
(g) the Royal Navy Police,
(h) the Royal Military Police,
(i) the Royal Air Force Police,
(j) the British Transport Police,
(k) the National Crime Agency,
(l) Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, or
(m) the Home Office;
“section 29 authorisation” means an authorisation for the conduct or the use of a source under section 29 of the Act;
“source” means covert human intelligence source.
“tri-service serious crime unit” means the unit described in section 375(1A) of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
Art. 1(3) inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 8 (with art. 17)
Words in art. 1(3) inserted (5.12.2022) by The Armed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1051), regs. 1(2), 13(2)

Long Term Authorisation
1A. (1) In this Order a section 29 authorisation for the conduct or use of a relevant source is a long term authorisation if the periods mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) and (b), when taken together, exceed 12 months.
(2) Those periods are—
(a) the period for which the relevant source will be authorised under the authorisation, having regard (where relevant) to paragraph (4), and
(b) any period or periods, other than a period or periods to which paragraph (3) or (5) applies, for which the relevant source has previously been authorised as a source in relation to the same investigation or operation.
(3) This paragraph applies to a period or periods for which the relevant source has been authorised as a source under a section 29 authorisation where that authorisation was granted orally or by a person whose entitlement to act is confined to urgent cases.
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a) where the period or periods in respect of which a relevant source has previously been authorised as a source is less than 12 months in total, any further authorisation will cease to have effect, unless renewed, at the end of a period of 12 months less the total period for which the source has previously been authorised.
(5) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(b) and (4) any period of authorisation which ceased to have effect more than 3 years prior to the intended commencement date of the authorisation referred to at paragraph (2)(a) shall be disregarded.
(6) In respect of an authorisation to which article 8(1)(b) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Matters Subject to Legal Privilege) Order 2010 applies references in paragraphs (1) and (4) of this article to 12 months should be read as references to 3 months.
2000 c.26.
(7) For the purposes of this article any period for which the relevant source has previously been authorised as a source in relation to the same investigation or operation prior to 1st January 2014 shall be disregarded save for any period in relation to an authorisation that is extant on that date.
Art. 1A inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 9 (with art. 17)

Amendment of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 to the Act
2. (1) Schedule 1 to the Act (relevant public authorities) is amended as follows.
(2) In Part 1 (relevant public authorities for the purposes of sections 28 and 29) omit—
(a) paragraph 4A (the force comprising the special constables appointed under section 79 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 on the nomination of the Dover Harbour Board),
1847 c.27 (10 & 11 Vict.).
Inserted by S.I 2005/1084.
(b) paragraph 10 (the Ministry of Defence),
(c) paragraph 15B (the Department for Work and Pensions),
Inserted by S.I 2002/1397.
(d) paragraph 20D (the Postal Services Commission), and
Inserted by S.I. 2003/3171.
(e) paragraph 23 (a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)).
Amended by S.I. 2001/1149.
(3) In that Part, for paragraph 17A (any fire authority within the meaning of the Fire Services Act 1947) substitute—

“17A. Any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.
2004 c.21.”

Inserted by S.I. 2003/3171.
(4) In that Part, after paragraph 20F insert—

“20G. The Health and Safety Executive.”

Inserted by S.I. 2006/1874.
(5) In Part 2 (relevant public authorities for the purposes only of section 28) omit paragraph 24 (the Health and Safety Executive).
(6) In that Part, after paragraph 28 insert—

“The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission
28A. The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission.

Special constables nominated by the Dover Harbour Board
28B. The force comprising the special constables appointed under section 79 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 on the nomination of the Dover Harbour Board.

The Department for Work and Pensions
28C. The Department for Work and Pensions.

The Postal Services Commission
28D. The Postal Services Commission

Universal service providers
28E. A universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act).”

Prescribed offices, ranks and position with relevant public authorities
3. (1) The Schedule to this Order has effect.
(1A) Part 1 to the Schedule has effect subject to Part 1A.
Art. 3(1A) inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 10 (with art. 17)
(2) Subject to the restrictions in articles 5 to 7A, the offices, ranks and positions listed in the entries in—
(a) column (2) of Part 1 of the Schedule (being offices, ranks and positions with the relevant public authorities which are listed in relation to such entries in column (1) of that Part and which are relevant public authorities for the purposes of sections 28 and 29 of the Act), ...
Word in art. 3(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 11 (with art. 17)
(aa) column (2) of Part 1A of the Schedule (being offices, ranks and positions with the relevant public authorities which are listed in relation to such entries in column (1) of that Part and which are relevant public authorities for the purposes of section 29 of the Act in relation to the authorisation of relevant sources), ...
Art. 3(2)(aa) inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 11 (with art. 17)
Word in art. 3(2)(aa) omitted (10.8.2021) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(2)
(ab) column (2) of Part 1B of the Schedule (being offices, ranks and positions with the relevant public authorities which are listed in relation to such entries in column (1) of that Part and which are relevant public authorities for the purposes of section 29B of the Act), and
Art. 3(2)(ab) inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(2)
(b) column (2) of Part 2 of the Schedule (being offices, ranks and positions with the relevant public authorities which are listed in relation to such entries in column (1) of that Part and which are relevant public authorities for the purposes of section 28 of the Act only),
are prescribed for the purposes of section 30(1) of the Act.
Words in art. 3(2) substituted (1.11.2012) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1500), arts. 1, 2(2)
(3) Where an office, rank or position with a relevant public authority is prescribed by virtue of article 3(2), all more senior offices, ranks or positions with that authority are also prescribed for the purpose of section 30(1) of the 2000 Act, subject to article 8.
(4) Where an office, rank or position with a relevant public authority is described in column 2 of the Schedule to this Order by reference to an agency, unit, branch, division or other part of that authority, the reference in paragraph (3) to all more senior offices, ranks or positions with that authority is a reference to all more senior offices, ranks or positions with that agency, unit, branch, division or part.
(5) In the entry for the Department for Transport in Part 1 of the Schedule—
(a) “former Driving Standards Agency function” means a function of the Driving Standards Agency immediately before 1st April 2014; and
(b) “former Vehicle and Operator Services Agency function” means a function of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency immediately before 1st April 2014.
Art. 3(5) added (1.4.2014) by The Driving Standards Agency and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Merger) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/467), arts. 1, 2(2)

Additional offices, ranks and positions prescribed for urgent cases
4. (1) Subject to the restrictions in articles 5 to 7A, the offices, ranks and positions listed in the entries in column (3) of the Schedule (being offices, ranks and positions with the relevant public authorities which are listed in relation to such entries in column (1) of that Schedule) are prescribed for the purposes of section 30(1) of the Act in the circumstances specified in paragraph (2).
Words in art. 4(1) substituted (1.11.2012) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1500), arts. 1, 2(3)
(2) An individual holding an office, rank or position which is listed in an entry in column (3) of the Schedule may only grant an authorisation—
(a) for the purposes of section 28 or 29 of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1 of the Schedule;
(b) for the purposes of section 29 or 29B in the case of an entry in Part 1A of the Schedule;
(c) for the purposes of section 29B only in the case of an entry in Part 1B; or
(d) for the purposes of section 28 only in the case of an entry in Part 2,
where is it not reasonably practicable, having regard to the urgency of the case, for the application for an authorisation to be considered by an individual with the same relevant public authority holding an office, rank or position which is listed in column (2) of the Schedule.
Art. 4(2) substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(3)

Restrictions on the granting of authorisations
5. (1) An individual holding an office, rank or position which is listed in an entry in column (2) or (3) of Parts 1, 1A and 2 of the Schedule may not grant an authorisation unless that individual believes it is necessary for any of the grounds set out in paragraphs (a) to (f) of—
(a) section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1 of the Schedule (subject to article 6(3)), or
(aa) section 29(3) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1A, or
Art. 5(1)(aa) inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 13 (with art. 17)
(b) section 28(3) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 2,
which is listed in the corresponding entry in column (4) of the Schedule.
Words in art. 5(1) inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(a)
(1A) An individual holding an office, rank or position which is listed in an entry in column (2) or (3) of Part 1A of the Schedule may not grant an authorisation under section 29B unless that individual believes it is necessary for any of the grounds set out in the corresponding entry in column (5) of that Part.
Art. 5(1A)(1B) inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(b)
(1B) An individual holding an office, rank or position which is listed in an entry in column (2) or (3) of Part 1B of the Schedule may not grant an authorisation under section 29B unless that individual believes it is necessary for any of the grounds set out in section 29B(5) of the Act which are listed in the corresponding entry in column (4) of that Part.
(2) In column (4), a reference to a lettered paragraph is a reference to a paragraph identified by means of that letter in—
(a) section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1 of the Schedule (subject to article 6(3)), or
(aa) section 29(3) or 29B(5) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1A, ...
Art. 5(2)(aa) inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 14 (with art. 17)
Words in art. 5(2)(aa) inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(c)(i)(aa)
Word in art. 5(2)(aa) omitted (10.8.2021) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(c)(i)(bb)
(ab) section 29B(5) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 1B, or
Art. 5(2)(ab) inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(c)(ii)
(b) section 28(3) of the Act in the case of an entry in Part 2.

6. (1) Where an entry in column (2) or (3) of Part 1 of the Schedule is headed by reference to an authorisation under section 28 or section 29, an authorisation may only be granted by the individual holding the office, rank or position listed in the entry under the section by which the entry is headed.
(2) Such a heading in column (2) or (3) of Part 1 of the Schedule refers to section 28 or section 29, as the case may be, of the Act.
(3) Where paragraph (1) applies, a reference to a paragraph in column (4) of Part 1 of the Schedule is to a paragraph in subsection (3) of the section specified in the heading.

6A. Where an entry in column (2) of Part 1A of the Schedule is headed by reference to an authorisation of a relevant source or to an authorisation for a long term authorisation, an authorisation may only be granted by the individual holding the office, rank or position listed in an entry under the relevant heading.
Art. 6A inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 15 (with art. 17)

7. An individual holding an office, rank or position with the Food Standards Agency may not grant an authorisation for conduct in Northern Ireland.

7A. (1) An individual holding an office, rank or position with any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, or any county council or county borough council in Wales may not grant an authorisation under section 28 unless the conditions in paragraphs (2) and (3) are met.
(2) The first condition is that the authorisation under section 28 is for the purpose of preventing or detecting conduct which—
(a) constitutes one or more criminal offences, or
(b) is, or corresponds to, any conduct which, if it all took place in England and Wales, would constitute one or more criminal offences.
(3) The second condition is that the criminal offence or one of the criminal offences referred to in the first condition is or would be—
(a) an offence which is punishable, whether on summary conviction or on indictment, by a maximum term of at least 6 months of imprisonment, or
(b) an offence under—
(i) section 146 of the Licensing Act 2003 (sale of alcohol to children);
(ii) section 147 of the Licensing Act 2003 (allowing the sale of alcohol to children);
(iii) section 147A of the Licensing Act 2003 (persistently selling alcohol to children);
(iv) section 7 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (sale of tobacco, etc, to persons under eighteen);
Art. 7A(3)(b)(iv): semicolon substituted for full stop (1.10.2015) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/937), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
(v) section 91 of the Children and Families Act 2014 (purchase of tobacco, nicotine products etc. on behalf of persons under 18);
Art. 7A(3)(b)(v)(vi) added (1.10.2015) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/937), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(b)
(vi) section 92 of the Children and Families Act 2014 (prohibition of sale of nicotine products to persons under 18).
Art. 7A inserted (1.11.2012) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1500), arts. 1, 2(4)

8. The restrictions on the granting of authorisations under sections 28, 29 and 29B that apply to an individual holding an office, rank or position with a relevant public authority listed in column 2 of the Schedule to this Order shall also apply to individuals holding all more senior offices, ranks or positions with that authority that are prescribed by article 3(3).
Words in art. 8 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(5)

Transitional arrangements
9. This Order does not affect the continued operation of the Orders mentioned in article 10 in relation to authorisations under section 28 or 29 of the Act granted before this Order comes into force.

Revocation
10. The following Orders are revoked to the extent indicated—
(a) all of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003, except articles 1 to 3,
S.I. 2003/3171.
(b) articles 4 and 5 of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (Investigatory Powers) Order 2004,
S.I. 2004/815.
(c) all of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2005, except articles 1 and 2(1),
S.I. 2005/1084.
(d) all of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006, except articles 1 and 2.
S.I. 2006/1874.
David Hanson
Minister of State
Home Office
25th February 2010

SCHEDULE PRESCRIBED OFFICES ETC. IN RELEVANT PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON AUTHORISATIONS
Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6

PART 1 OFFICES ETC. AND RESTRICTIONS IN RESPECT OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES SPECIFIED IN PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACT
(1) Relevant public authorities	(2) Prescribed offices etc	(3) Urgent cases	(4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act
			
A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 1996 c.16.	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The metropolitan police force	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The City of London police force	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Police Service of Scotland	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Police Service of Northern Ireland A police force within paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act, as defined by section 81(1) of the Act and amended by section 78(2)(f) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c.32).	Superintendent	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Ministry of Defence Police	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Royal Navy Police	Commander	Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Royal Military Police	Lieutenant Colonel	Major	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Royal Air Force Police	Wing Commander	Squadron Leader	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Service Police Complaints Commissioner	A senior investigating officer	An investigating officer	Paragraph (b)
			
The British Transport Police	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a) and (b)
			
The Serious Organised Crime Agency	Senior Manager (Grade 2)	Principal Officer (Grade 3)	Paragraph (b)
			
. . .	. . .	. . .	. . .
			
The Serious Fraud Office	Grade 6	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of the Mersey Docks and Harbour (Police) Order 1975 S.I. 1975/1224. on the nomination of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
The Security Service	General Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3	—	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Secret Intelligence Service	Grade 6 or equivalent	—	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Government Communications Headquarters	GC8	—	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
			
The Royal Navy	Commander	Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Major	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Royal Air Force	Wing Commander	Squadron Leader	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
			
The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs	Senior Officer	Higher Officer	Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f)
			
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	Senior Investigation Officer in DEFRA Investigation Services	—	Paragraph (b)
			
	Senior Fish Health Inspector (PB6 or above) in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science	—	Paragraph (b)
			
	. . .	. . .	. . .
			
	. . .	. . .	. . .
			
The Department of Health and Social Care	Grade 6 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency	Grade 7 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
Home Office	Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions	Chief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions	Paragraphs (b) and (c)
	Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for security and intelligence in detention services (Immigration Removal Centres)		Paragraphs (b) and (d)
	Section 28 authorisation Grade 6 with responsibility for investigations or research relating to crime, terrorism or extremism	–	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
	The Head of the Unit responsible for anti-corruption investigations and functions	Section 28 authorisation Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for anti-corruption investigations and functions	Paragraph (b)
			
The Ministry of Justice	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
			
	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
			
The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland	Director of Prisons or Governor in Charge	Grade 7 or Governor in Charge	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
			
The Department for Business and Trade	An investigating officer in the Insolvency Service at Grade 7 or above	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The Department for Transport	Head of Enforcement in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency	Enforcement Officer in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
	. . .	. . .	. . .
	Section 28 authorisation Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency	Section 28 authorisation Area Manager or Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ...	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
	Section 29 authorisation Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency	Section 29 authorisation Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ...	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
			
The Welsh Assembly Government	Director General Health and Social Service Group or Chief Executive NHS Wales	Member of Department for Health and Social Services at a level equivalent to Grade 7	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
	Director of Finance, Department of Health and Social Services	Member of Department for Health and Social Services Finance at a level equivalent to Grade 7	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
	Deputy Director, Marine and Fisheries Division	—	Paragraph (b)
			
	Head of Rural Payments Division	Member of Rural Payments Division at a level equivalent to Grade 7	Paragraphs (b) and (e)
			
	Head of Department or equivalent grade in the Care Inspectorate Wales	Senior Manager or equivalent grade in the Care Inspectorate Wales	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
The Welsh Revenue Authority	Grade 7 or equivalent	—	Paragraphs (b) and (f)
			
Any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, and any county council or county borough council in Wales	Director, Head of Service, Service Manager or equivalent	—	Paragraph (b)
			
A fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004	Group Manager	—	Paragraphs (b) and (d)
			
The Charity Commission	Senior Investigations Manager	Investigations Manager	Paragraph (b)
			
The Environment Agency	Section 28 authorisation	Section 28 authorisation	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
	Area Management Team Member or equivalent (Grade 7), Senior Enforcement Technical Advisor or equivalent (Grade 6)	Area Enforcement Team Leader or Enforcement Technical Adviser or equivalent (Grade 5)	
			
	Section 29 authorisation	–	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
	... Deputy Director National Enforcement Service or equivalent Deputy Director		
			
The Financial Conduct Authority	A Head of Department in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division	A Manager in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division	Paragraph (b)
The Prudential Regulation Authority	The Head of Regulatory Action		Paragraph (b)
The Food Standards Agency		Section 28 authorisation	Paragraphs (b) and (e)
			
	Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department	Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit	
			
		Section 29 authorisation	Paragraphs (b) and (e)
			
	Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department	Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit	
			
The Gambling Commission	Senior Manager	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The Competition and Markets Authority	Any member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcement	Grade 6 in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement Group	Paragraphs (b) and (c)
			
The Independent Office for Police Conduct	Director or equivalent grade	Operations Manager	Paragraph (b)
			
The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland	Senior Investigating Officer	Deputy Senior Investigating Officer	Paragraph (b)
			
The Gangmasters Labour and Abuse Authority	Senior Investigating Officer, Head of Compliance or equivalent grade (SEO/Grade 4A)	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The Care Quality Commission	Head of Operations in a region	Area Manager	Paragraphs (b) and (e)
			
The Health and Safety Executive	Band 1 Inspector	—	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
The Office of Communications	Section 28 authorisation	Section 28 authorisation	Paragraph (b)
			
	Principal responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement	Senior Associate responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement	
			
	Section 29 authorisation	—	Paragraph (b)
			
	Senior Management Group member responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement		
			
The Marine Management Organisation	Section 28 authorisation	Section 28 authorisation	Paragraphs (b), (c) and (e)
	Grade 7 Marine Enforcement Officer	Principal Marine Officer (SEO equivalent)	
			
	Section 29 authorisation	–	Paragraphs (b), (c) and (e)
	Grade 6 Marine Enforcement Officer		
			
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 98(a)
Word in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(a)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (19.6.2023) by The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/624), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 98(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(a)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (11.4.2018) by The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 20(p) (with art. 14)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 16(1) (with art. 17)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(3)(a)
Sch. Pt. 1: dash inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(3)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(3)(c)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(b)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(b)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(a)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(c)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 54 (with art. 17)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(5)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2014) by The Driving Standards Agency and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Merger) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/467), art. 1, Sch.
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(a)(i)
Sch. Pt. 1 dash omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(b)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(c)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(b)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(a)(iii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(b)(iii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(a)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(a)(iii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(a)(iv)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (1.4.2018) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/197), arts. 1(2), 2
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(8)(a)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(8)(b)(i)
Sch. Pt. 1 dash substituted for words (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(8)(b)(I)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (10.8.2021) by virtue of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(c)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(8)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/472), Sch. 2 para. 185
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(d)(ii)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(6)(d)(i)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(10)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 41(a) (with art. 3)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/549), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 41(b) (with art. 3)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (8.1.2018) by The Independent Office for Police Conduct (Transitional and Consequential) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1250), regs. 1, 16(2)(a) (with reg. 37)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (8.1.2018) by The Independent Office for Police Conduct (Transitional and Consequential) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1250), regs. 1, 16(2)(b) (with reg. 37)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(11)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (12.7.2016) by The Immigration Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/655), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(12)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(13)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 4(14)

PART 1A Offices etc and Restrictions In Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act in Relation to Relevant Sources
(1) Relevant public authorities	(2) Prescribed offices etc	(3) Urgent Cases	(4) Grounds set out in section 29(3) of the Act	(5) Grounds set out in section 29B(5) of the Act
A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Chief Constable Long Term Authorisation Chief Constable	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The City of London Police Force	Relevant Source Authorisation Commander Long Term Authorisation Commissioner	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Metropolitan Police Force	Relevant Source Authorisation Commander Long Term Authorisation Assistant Commissioner	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of Northern Ireland	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Chief Constable Long Term Authorisation Chief Constable	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of Scotland	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Chief Constable Long Term Authorisation Chief Constable	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a) and (c)
The Ministry of Defence Police	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Chief Constable Long Term Authorisation Chief Constable	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy Police	Relevant Source Authorisation Commander Long Term Authorisation Provost Marshal (Navy)	Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The tri-service serious crime unit	Relevant Source Authorisation: Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant Commander Long Term Authorisation: Provost Marshal for serious crime	Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Military Police	Relevant Source Authorisation Colonel Long Term Authorisation Provost Marshal (Army)	Major	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force Police	Relevant Source Authorisation Wing Commander Long Term Authorisation Provost Marshal (Royal Air Force)	Squadron Leader	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The British Transport Police	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Chief Constable Long Term Authorisation Chief Constable	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The National Crime Agency	Relevant Source Authorisation Deputy Director Long Term Authorisation Deputy Director General	Grade 2 Senior Manager	Paragraph (b)	Paragraph (b)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs	Relevant Source Authorisation Assistant Director Long Term Authorisation Director Criminal Investigation	Senior Officer	Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f)	Paragraphs (a) and (b)
The Home Office	Relevant Source Authorisation Senior Civil Service pay band 1 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security Long Term Authorisation Director General with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security	Grade 6 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security	Paragraphs (b), (c) and (d)	Paragraphs (b) and (c)
Sch. Pt. 1A inserted (1.1.2014) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2788), arts. 1, 16(2) (with art. 17)
Sch. Pt. 1A Table substituted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(7)
Words in Sch. Pt. 1A Table inserted (5.12.2022) by The Armed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1051), regs. 1(2), 13(3)
PART 1B

Offices etc and Restrictions in Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part A1 of Schedule 1 to the Act
(1) Relevant public authorities	(2) Prescribed Offices etc	(3) Urgent cases	(4) Grounds set out in section 29B(5)
A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Metropolitan police force	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The City of London police force	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of Scotland	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a) and (c)
The Police Service of Northern Ireland	Superintendent	Superintendent	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Ministry of Defence Police	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy Police	Commander	Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Military Police	Lieutenant Colonel	Major	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force Police	Wing Commander	Squadron Leader	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The British Transport Police	Superintendent	Inspector	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The National Crime Agency	Senior Manager (Grade 2)	Principal Officer (Grade 3)	Paragraph (b)
The Security Service	General Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3	–	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Secret Intelligence Service	Grade 6 or equivalent	–	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Government Communications Headquarters	GC8	–	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy	Commander	Lieutenant Commander	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Major	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force	Wing Commander	Squadron Leader	Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs	Senior Officer	Higher Officer	Paragraphs (a) and (b)
The Department of Health and Social Care	Grade 6 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority	Grade 7 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority	Paragraph (b)
The Home Office	Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions	Chief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions	Paragraphs (b) and (c)
The Ministry of Justice	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service	Paragraph (b)
The Competition and Markets Authority	Any member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcement	Grade 6 in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement Group	Paragraphs (b) and (c)
The Environment Agency	Deputy Director National Enforcement Service or equivalent Deputy Director	–	Paragraph (b)
The Financial Conduct Authority	A Head of Department in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division	A Manager in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division	Paragraph (b)
The Food Standards Agency	Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department	Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit	Paragraph (b)
The Gambling Commission	Senior Manager	–	Paragraph (b)
The Serious Fraud Office	Grade 6	–	Paragraph (b)
Sch. Pt. 1B inserted (10.8.2021) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Criminal Conduct Authorisations) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/601), arts. 1(2), 4(8)

PART 2 OFFICES, ETC. AND RESTRICTIONS IN RESPECT OF RELEVANT PUBLIC AUTHORITIES SPECIFIED IN PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACT
(1) Relevant public authorities	(2) Prescribed offices etc.	(3) Urgent cases	(4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) of the Act
			
A Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006 2006 c.41. or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 2006 c.42.	Senior Manager (not below the grade of Agenda for Change pay band 8b) in the exercise of the Secretary of State’s counter fraud functions, within the meaning of section 195 of the National Health Service Act 2006	—	Paragraph (b)
			
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills	Deputy Director or Principal Officer	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The Information Commissioner	Head of Enforcement	Senior Investigating Officer	Paragraph (b)
			
General Pharmaceutical Council	Director ...	—	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
			
...	...	...	...
			
...	...	...	...
			
The Department for Work and Pensions	Senior Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Jobcentre Plus	Higher Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Jobcentre Plus	Paragraph (b)
	Senior Executive Officer or equivalent grade carrying out functions in relation to child support	Higher Executive Office or equivalent grade carrying out functions in relation to child support	Paragraph (b)
	Senior Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Department for Work and Pensions Risk Assurance Division	—	Paragraph (b)
			
. . .	. . .	. . .	. . .
			
A universal service provider (within the meaning of Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)	Senior Investigation Manager in Royal Mail Group Ltd	—	Paragraph (b)
			
The Natural Resources Body for Wales	Head of Operations	Operations Manager or Enforcement Manager	Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 substituted (1.11.2017) by The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (Investigatory Powers and Other Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/960), arts. 1(1), 3
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(2)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(3)(a)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(3)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(2)(a)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(2)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(2)(c)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(2)(d)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 omitted (15.8.2018) by virtue of The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(4)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 inserted (1.8.2012) by The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(3)(a)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 inserted (1.8.2012) by The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(3)(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 inserted (1.8.2012) by The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 123(3)(c)
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 omitted (1.10.2011) by The Postal Services Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications and Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2085), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 85(a), Sch. 2
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 substituted (1.10.2011) by The Postal Services Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications and Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2085), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 85(b)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 374 (with Sch. 7)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(5)(a)
Words in Sch. Pt. 2 substituted (15.8.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/905), arts. 1(2), 5(5)(b)

EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order consolidates the Orders revoked, or partially revoked, by article 10 of this Order.
Under section 30(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (“the Act”), the persons designated for the purposes of sections 28 and 29 of that Act are the individuals holding such offices, rank and positions with relevant public authorities as are prescribed for the purposes of section 30(1) by order made by the Secretary of State. Under section 28(1), the persons designated for the purposes of that section have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of directed surveillance (as defined by section 26(2)). Under section 29(1), the persons designated for the purposes of that section have power to grant authorisations for the conduct or the use of a covert human surveillance source (as defined by section 26(7) and (8)). Under section 30(4), a public authority must be specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act in order to be a relevant public authority in relation to section 29. A public authority which is specified in either Part 1 or Part 2 of that Schedule is a relevant public authority for the purposes of section 28.
Article 3 and the Schedule to this Order prescribe the offices, positions and ranks in column (2) of the Schedule for these purposes. Article 4 and the Schedule to this Order prescribe the offices, positions and ranks in column (3) for the granting of authorisations in urgent cases. Articles 5 to 7 set out restrictions on the circumstances in which authorisations can be granted.
The main substantive changes to the content of the Orders revoked by this Order are made by article 2 which amends Schedule 1 to the Act to:
replace a reference which is now spent (by substituting “any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” for “any fire authority within the meaning of the Fire Services Act 1947 (read with paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to the Local Government Act 1985)”);
move four public authorities from Part 1 to Part 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 (within the meaning of that Act));
move one authority from Part 2 to Part 1 (the Health and Safety Executive);
remove one public authority from the Schedule (the Ministry of Defence); and
add one new public authority to the list of relevant public authorities in Part 2 (the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission).
Consequential amendments are made to the Schedule to this Order. In addition, no entry is included in respect of the Royal Parks Constabulary consequent on the coming into force of the repeal of the entry in respect of that Constabulary in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Art. 1 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 2 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 3 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 4 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 5 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 6 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 7 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 8 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 9 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Art. 10 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Sch. Pt. 1 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)
Sch. Pt. 2 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)