Overview
This course will provide delegates with the knowledge to be able to recognise and comply with the requirements of the RIPA process.
This course will enable you to
- Learn about the Codes of Practice contents & interpretation
- Hear about RIPA update, recent case law and judgements
- Understand the corporate responsibilities, what are they, inspection issues and how to comply
• Know the 5 Tests for the Authorising Officer (AO)
• Understand Proportionality, what is it? How to explain it on paper
• Understand the impact of the Collateral Intrusion Assessment on the proportionality test
• Know the surveillance objectives and their impact on the process
• Examine the role of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS)
• Learn about equipment used, and how it impacts on the process and the proportionality test - Know the role of the AO in line with the latest Inspectors guidance and procedures
• Understand how to assess the application form and what is required if authorising the activity
• Understand how to deal with the product of the surveillance, such as images and how this will impact on the role of the AO
• Learn about the requirements with regard to reviews, renewals and cancellations
• Know about surveillance outside of RIPA including Facebook and Social Networking enquiries, corporate approach and responsibilities - Understand about joint surveillance with other agencies
• Hear about Corporate and SRO responsibilities re errors
Who is the Course aimed at
Authorising Officers, Senior Responsible Officers, Legal Staff, and Managers/Staff involved in the governance of RIPA
