The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Offices, etc. and Specification of Public Authorities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018
This Order amends the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Offices, etc. and Specification of Public Authorities) (Scotland) Order 2010 (“the 2010 Order”), which prescribes offices, ranks and positions for the purposes of section 8(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”). Under that section individuals holding such offices, ranks and positions may grant authorisations under sections 6 and 7 of the 2000 Act for the use of directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources respectively.