Guidance

Code of practice for the use of human intelligence sources

These codes apply to all usage of human intelligence sources under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

This publication was withdrawn on

This document was withdrawn on 5 April 2016. Updated codes of practice are available.

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Code of practice for the use of human intelligence sources

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These codes apply to all usage of human intelligence sources under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA). These codes came into effect in April 2010.

Published 8 September 2010