# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010, Part 1: OFFICES ETC. AND RESTRICTIONS IN RESPECT OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES SPECIFIED IN PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACT (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The metropolitan police force Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act The City of London police force Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) A police force maintained under or by virtue of section 1 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Police Service of Northern Ireland Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Ministry of Defence Police Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The Royal Navy Police Commander Lieutenant Commander Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The Royal Military Police Lieutenant Colonel Major Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The Royal Air Force Police Wing Commander Squadron Leader Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The British Transport Police Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Civil Nuclear Constabulary Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (a) and (b) The Serious Organised Crime Agency Senior Manager (Grade 2) Principal Officer (Grade 3) Paragraph (b) The Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency Superintendent or Grade PO7 Inspector Paragraph (b), (d) and (g) The Serious Fraud Office Grade 6 — Paragraph (b) The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of the Mersey Docks and Harbour (Police) Order 1975 on the nomination of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Superintendent Inspector Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) The Security Service General Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3 — Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act The Secret Intelligence Service Grade 6 or equivalent — Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The Government Communications Headquarters GC8 — Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) The Royal Navy Commander Lieutenant Commander Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Army Lieutenant Colonel Major Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Royal Air Force Wing Commander Squadron Leader Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Senior Officer Higher Officer Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f) The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Senior Investigation Officer in DEFRA Investigation Services — Paragraph (b) Senior Fish Health Inspector (PB6 or above) in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science — Paragraph (b) Section 28 authorisation — Paragraph (b) District Inspector in Marine and Fisheries Agency Section 29 authorisation — Paragraph (b) Deputy Chief Inspector in Marine and Fisheries Agency The Department of Health Grade 6 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Grade 7 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) The Home Office Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer in the UK Border Agency Chief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer in the UK Border Agency Paragraphs (b) and (c) (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act Head of Security and Intelligence (Detention Services) in the UK Border Agency — Paragraphs (b) and (d) Section 28 authorisation Section 28 authorisation Paragraph (b) The Head of the Unit responsible for anti-corruption in the UK Border Agency Senior Executive Officer in the Unit responsible for anti-corruption in the UK Border Agency The Ministry of Justice Operational Manager responsible for security and operations in a directly managed prison Duty Governor in a directly managed prison Paragraphs (b) and (d) Controller in a contracted out prison Deputy Controller in a contracted out prison Paragraphs (b) and (d) The Northern Ireland Office Deputy Principal or Governor 3 in the Northern Ireland Prison Service Staff Officer or Governor 4 in the Northern Ireland Prison Service Paragraphs (b) and (d) The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Deputy Chief Investigation Officer in the Investigation Officers Branch — Paragraph (b) The Department for Transport Head of Enforcement in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Enforcement Officer in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Paragraphs (b) and (d) Section 28 authorisation — Paragraphs (b) and (d) Chief Executive of the Driving Standards Agency Section 28 authorisation Section 28 authorisation Paragraphs (b) and (d) Head of Intelligence, Head of Investigations or Regional Operations Manager in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Area Manager or Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Section 29 authorisation Section 29 authorisation Paragraphs (b) and (d) (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act Head of Intelligence, Head of Investigations or Regional Operations Manager in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency The Welsh Assembly Government Head of Department for Health and Social Services Member of Department for Health and Social Services at a level equivalent to Grade 7 Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) Head of Department for Health and Social Services Finance Member of Department for Health and Social Services Finance at a level equivalent to Grade 7 Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) Head of Fisheries Unit — Paragraph (b) Head of Rural Payments Division Member of Rural Payments Division at a level equivalent to Grade 7 Paragraphs (b) and (e) Regional Director or equivalent grade in the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales Regulation Manager or equivalent grade in the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) Any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, and any county council or county borough council in Wales Director, Head of Service, Service Manager or equivalent — Paragraph (b) A fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 Group Manager — Paragraphs (b) and (d) The Charity Commission Senior Investigations Manager Investigations Manager Paragraph (b) The Environment Agency Section 28 authorisation Section 28 authorisation Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) Area Management Team member Area Team Leader (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act Section 29 authorisation Section 29 authorisation Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) Area Manager National Enforcement Service Manager The Financial Services Authority Head of Department in Enforcement Division Manager in Enforcement Division Paragraph (b) The Food Standards Agency Section 28 authorisation — Paragraphs (b) and (e) Head of Division or equivalent grade Section 29 authorisation — Paragraphs (b) and (e) Deputy Director of Legal Services or any Director The Gambling Commission Head of Department — Paragraph (b) The Office of Fair Trading Any member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcement Grade 7 in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement Group Paragraphs (b) and (c) The Independent Police Complaints Commission Chairman, Deputy Chairman or Director Senior Investigating Officer Paragraph (b) The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Senior Investigating Officer Deputy Senior Investigating Officer Paragraph (b) The Gangmasters Licensing Authority Head of Operations — Paragraph (b) The Care Quality Commission Head of Operations in a region Area Manager Paragraphs (b) and (e) The Health and Safety Executive Band 2 Inspector — Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) The Office of Communications Section 28 authorisation Section 28 authorisation Paragraph (b) Principal responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement Senior Associate responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement Section 29 authorisation — Paragraph (b) (1) Relevant public authorities (2) Prescribed offices etc. (3) Urgent cases (4) Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act Senior Management Group member responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement --- Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111490365/schedule/part/1 (the 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Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.