# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Source Records) Regulations 2000, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2725/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-source-records-regulations-2000/regulation-2
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