Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations—

• “the 2000 Act" means the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000;

• “relevant investigating authority" has the meaning given by section 29(8) of the 2000 Act, but the qualification in section 29(9) does not apply;

• “source" means a covert human intelligence source; and

• “undercover operative" means a source who holds an office, rank or position with a relevant investigating authority.