# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Authorisation of Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Scotland) Order 2014, Article 11: Appeals against decisions by Commissioners

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(1) Any person seeking approval for the grant or renewal of a long term authorisation may appeal to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner against any refusal of a Commissioner (other than the Investigatory Powers Commissioner) to approve any such authorisation.
(2) An appeal under this article must be made no later than 7 days from the date on which notice of the refusal is given under article 10(2)(b).
(3) The Investigatory Powers Commissioner must allow an appeal under this article if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the requirements of section 7(2) of the Act are satisfied in relation to the proposed authorisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/339/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-authorisation-of-covert-human-intelligence-sources-scotland-order-2014/article-11
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