Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and surveillance
In order to prevent and detect crime and prevent disorder, the
Council has powers to carry out surveillance. The Council has
a policy to ensure these powers are only used when necessary and
proportionate.
A copy of the Council's policy document is available at the
following link:
The Council has decided to publish the number of times and
purposes for which RIPA is used by its staff. This table
shows the information for the last four years: