The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Code of Practice) Order 2002
This Order brings into force the code of practice prepared under section 71 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”) relating to the conduct and use of covert human intelligence sources under Part II of the 2000 Act. A person exercising or performing a power or duty to which the code applies shall in doing so have regard to the provisions of the code in so far as they are applicable.