Article 6 Sources under 18: duration of authorisationsI1
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In relation to an authorisation F1under section 29 of the 2000 Act for the conduct or the use of a source who is under the age of eighteen at the time the authorisation is granted or renewed, section 43(3) of the 2000 Act shall have effect as if the period specified in paragraph (b) of that subsection were F2four months instead of twelve months.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in art. 6 inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), ss. 2(7), 9(2) (with s. 2(9)); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)
- F2
Words in art. 6 substituted (20.7.2018) by The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/715), arts. 1, 2(3)
Commencement
- I1
Art. 6 in force at 6.11.2000, see art. 1
Notes on Authorisations under section 29 of the 2000 Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 3 cross-heading inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), ss. 2(4), 9(2) (with s. 2(9)); S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)