Covert human intelligence sources: code of practice
Code of practice in relation to covert human intelligence sources issued under section 24 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000.
Annex A
Covert Human Intelligence Sources Code of Practice
Authorisation levels when knowledge of confidential information is likely to be acquired or when a vulnerable individual or juvenile is to be used as a source
| Relevant Public Authority |
Authorisation level for when knowledge of confidential information is likely to be acquired |
Authorisation level for when a vulnerable individual or a juvenile is to be used as a source |
|---|---|---|
| The Police Service of Scotland |
Chief Constable [21] |
Assistant Chief Constable |
| The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner |
Commissioner |
Commissioner |
| The Scottish Administration |
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| Marine Scotland |
Head of Compliance |
|
| Accountant in Bankruptcy |
Accountant in Bankruptcy |
|
| Scottish Prison Service |
Chief Executive or Director |
Chief Executive or Director |
| Contracted out prisons |
Chief Executive or Director |
Chief Executive or Director |
| Transport Scotland |
Chief Executive |
|
| Food Standards Scotland |
Chief Executive |
Chief Executive |
| A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 |
Chief Executive |
Chief Executive |
| The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service |
Director of Practitioner and Counter Fraud Services |
Director of Practitioner and Counter Fraud Services |
| The Scottish Environment Protection Agency |
Chief Executive |