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The Investigatory Powers Commissioner has responsibility for reviewing the use of investigatory powers by public authorities, such as intelligence and law enforcement agencies. IPCO works with the Home Office .
Guidance for independent energy suppliers, key documents and events that impact on independent suppliers. Contact details for relevant policy leads.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) investigates complaints about the alleged conduct of public bodies in relation to members of the public under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. This includes complaints about the use of intrusive powers such...
Codes of practice setting out processes and safeguards for a number of investigatory powers.
The Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) is an advisory group of independent consultants who were appointed by government to perform a specific and technical function as part of the first Electricity Market Reform delivery plan process.
The Government commissioned an independent Panel of Technical Experts (the PTE) for the enduring Electricity Market Reform (EMR) regime
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
How the UK supports the use of combined heat and power (CHP) or 'cogeneration', which avoids network losses and reduces emissions.
How the new nuclear power station programme is supported through skills development, investment, regulatory justification and the work of the independent nuclear regulators.
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
This page contains an overview of the Investigatory Powers Act and supporting documents.
These documents relate to the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill which received Royal Assent on 25 April 2024.
New powers will come into effect this summer to help communities take back control of their high streets and revive empty shops to accelerate regeneration.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
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