RIPA codes
This series brings together all documents relating to the RIPA codes.
Codes of practice and guidance for making an application under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000).
These help public authorities assess and understand whether, and in what circumstances, it is appropriate to use covert techniques.
The codes also provide guidance on what procedures need to be followed in each case. All RIPA codes must be approved and debated in both Houses of Parliament and published.
Current codes of practice
Previous codes of practice and draft versions
Updates to this page
Last updated 13 December 2022 + show all updates
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Revised Covert Human Intelligence Sources and Interception of Communications codes of practice have been published.
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Updated codes so they are in the correct section.
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New codes published: covert surveillance, covert human intelligence sources(CHIS) and protected electronic information.
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Equipment interference code of practice and revised interception of communications code of practice added.
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Revised codes of practice published.
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First published.