Issue - meetings

To note the approved Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) Policy and the use of RIPA powers during the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023.

The Committee received a report from the Monitoring Officer on the use of the RIPA Policy.

The Committee were advised that use of the policy was low, and comparable to use in neighbouring boroughs.

The Committee resolved to note the approved RIPA Policy and use of RIPA powers during the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023.

The Committee is asked to note the changes to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Policy following a review and to agree the adoption of the revised policy.

The Committee considered a report from the Monitoring Officer that sought approval to adopt the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Policy (RIPA Policy).

The Committee asked for the number of cases in the past 4 years that have fallen under this Act. The Group Head Corporate Governance advised that these figures would be presented to the Audit Committee.

The Committee resolved to adopt the RIPA Policy and delegate to the Group Head of Corporate Governance to keep the Policy under regular review and update the Audit Committee on any updates to the Policy and use of the power thereunder.

The Committee considered a report from the Monitoring Officer that sought approval to adopt the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Policy (RIPA Policy).

The Committee asked for the number of cases in the past 4 years that have fallen under this Act. The Group Head Corporate Governance advised that these figures would be presented to the Audit Committee.

The Committee resolved to adopt the RIPA Policy and delegate to the Group Head Corporate Governance to keep the Policy under regular review and update the Audit Committee on any updates to the Policy and use of the power thereunder.