Annex B – Pre-charge bail authorisation requirements
Authorisation levels for agency cases
	NCA – Authorised by Custody Officer, confirmed by a National Crime Agency officer
	FCA – Authorised by Custody Officer, confirmed by a member of staff designated for this purpose by the Chief Executive
	SFO – Authorised by Custody Officer, confirmed by a member of the Serious Fraud Office
	HMRC – Authorised by Custody Officer, confirmed by an officer of Revenue and Customs
First extension
	NCA - a National Crime Agency officer who is of a grade equivalent to the rank of Superintendent or above
	FCA - a member of staff of the Financial Conduct Authority who is of the description designated for this purpose by the Chief Executive
	SFO - a member of the Serious Fraud Office who is of the Senior Civil Service
	HMRC – an officer of Revenue and Customs who is of a grade equivalent to the rank of Superintendent or above