# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Relevant Sources) Order 2013, Article 16: Schedule

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In Part 1 of the Schedule for the entry for Home Office substitute—
“
Home Office
Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions
Chief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functions
Paragraphs (b) and (c)
Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for security and intelligence in detention services (Immigration Removal Centres)
Paragraphs (b) and (d)
Section 28 authorisation
The Head of the Unit responsible for anti-corruption investigations and functions
Section 28 authorisation
Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for anti-corruption investigations and functions
Paragraph (b)
”
(2) After Part 1 of the Schedule insert—
“PART 1A
Offices etc and Restrictions In Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act in Relation to Relevant Sources
(1)
Relevant public
authorities
(2)
Prescribed offices etc
(3)
Urgent cases
(4)
Grounds set out in section 29(3) of the Act
A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Chief Constable
Long Term Authorisation
Chief Constable
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The City of London Police Force
Relevant Source Authorisation
Commander
Long Term Authorisation
Commissioner
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Metropolitan Police Force
Relevant Source Authorisation
Commander
Long Term Authorisation
Assistant Commissioner
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Police Service of Northern Ireland
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Chief Constable
Long Term Authorisation
Chief Constable
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Police Service of Scotland
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Chief Constable
Long Term Authorisation
Chief Constable
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Ministry of Defence Police
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Chief Constable
Long Term Authorisation
Chief Constable
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy Police
Relevant Source Authorisation
Commander
Long Term Authorisation
Provost Marshal (Navy)
Lieutenant Commander
Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Military Police
Relevant Source Authorisation
Colonel
Long Term Authorisation
Provost Marshal (Army)
Major
Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force Police
Relevant Source Authorisation
Wing Commander
Long Term Authorisation
Provost Marshal (Royal Air Force)
Squadron Leader
Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The British Transport Police
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Chief Constable
Long Term Authorisation
Chief Constable
Superintendent
Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The National Crime Agency
Relevant Source Authorisation
Deputy Director
Long Term Authorisation
Deputy Director General
Grade 2 Senior Manager
Paragraph (b)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
Relevant Source Authorisation
Assistant Director
Long Term Authorisation
Director Criminal Investigation
Senior Officer
Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f)
The Home Office
Relevant Source Authorisation
Senior Civil Service pay band 1 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security
Long Term Authorisation
Director General with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security
Grade 6 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security
Paragraphs (b), (c) and (d)
”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2788/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-covert-human-intelligence-sources-relevant-sources-order-2013/article-16
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