Issue details
RIPA POLICY
PDF 222 KBThis reports details proposed amendments to
the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (“RIPA”)
Policies for directed surveillance and the use of covert human
intelligence sources (“CHIS”) which currently accompany
the Council’s Enforcement Policy . It is proposed to
introduce a RIPA Social Media Policy.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Deleted
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2021
Decision due: 30 Jun 21 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning
Lead director: Director of Legal and Monitoring Officer
Department: Governance
Contact: Agnes Adrien, (Head of Litigation, Legal Services) Email: agnes.adrien@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Internal consultation has taken place via
email
Consultees
Consulted with various directorates and
officers that would be involved in undertaking investigations that
could result in directed surveillance being undertaken ie. PLACE
Directorate, HAC
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Yes .To follow prior to MAB. Any impact should be minimal
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: RIPA Policy, Covert Human Intelligence Source (“CHIS”) Policy and Social Media Policy
Documents
- RIPA POLICY