# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) Order 2000, Article 3: Sources under 16: prohibition

Extent: E+W+N.I.

No authorisation under section 29 of the 2000 Act may be granted for the conduct or use of a source if:
(a) the source is under the age of sixteen; and
(b) the relationship to which the conduct or use would relate is between the source and his parent or any person who has parental responsibility for him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2793/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-juveniles-order-2000/article-3
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