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Changes to local authority use of RIPA

From 1 November 2012 local authorities are required to obtain judicial approval prior to using covert techniques.

Last fetched 04 May 2026 · gov.uk

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Guidance to local authorities (England and Wales) (PDF file - 969kb)application/pdf Guidance for magistrates' courts (England and Wales) (PDF file - 256kb)application/pdf Guidance to local authorities (Scotland) (PDF file - 136kb)application/pdf Approval/order form for England and Wales (Microsoft Word file - 41kb)application/msword Application for judicial approval (Scotland) (Microsoft Word file - 50kb)application/msword Order form (Scotland) (Microsoft Word file - 33kb)application/msword

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First published09 Oct 2012

Last updated09 Oct 2012

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