Report Summary
Following a request from the Criminal Justice Committee on 19 April 2024, the Scottish Police Authority has provided information outlining the Authority's oversight of health and safety and covert policing.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 23 May 2024
Date : 23 May 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Oversight of covert policing
Covert policing is a highly regulated and governed area of operational policing. Professional practice and UK guidance supports covert enforcement activity to be conducted legally, ethically, and safely.
Organisations such as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal have a primary role regulating this area of policing and the Authority takes its assurance from such organisations.
Prior to any media reporting, the Chair asked Police Scotland to provide a report on covert policing arrangements to our forthcoming Board meeting on 23 May 2024. Police Scotland will ensure this report also covers the health and safety arrangements for officers and staff who work in covert policing. I will ensure the report is shared with the Criminal Justice Committee for information.
I trust this information provides the Committee with assurance around the Authority’s oversight of health and safety and covert policing matters more generally.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further requests.
Yours sincerely
LYNN BROWN OBE
Chief Executive
