Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6

SCHEDULEU.K.PRESCRIBED OFFICES ETC. IN RELEVANT PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON AUTHORISATIONS

PART 1U.K.OFFICES ETC. AND RESTRICTIONS IN RESPECT OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES SPECIFIED IN PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACT

Commencement Information

I1Sch. Pt. 1 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)

(1)

Relevant public authorities

(2)

Prescribed offices etc

(3)

Urgent cases

(4)

Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) or 29(3) of the Act

A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996(1)SuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The metropolitan police forceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The City of London police forceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
[F1The Police Service of Scotland SuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland(2) Superintendent [F2Superintendent]Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Ministry of Defence PoliceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy PoliceCommanderLieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Military PoliceLieutenant ColonelMajorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force PoliceWing CommanderSquadron LeaderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
[F3The Service Police Complaints Commissioner A senior investigating officerAn investigating officerParagraph (b)]
The British Transport PoliceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Civil Nuclear ConstabularySuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a) and (b)
The Serious Organised Crime AgencySenior Manager (Grade 2)Principal Officer (Grade 3)Paragraph (b)
F4. . .F4. . .F4. . .F4. . .
The Serious Fraud OfficeGrade 6—Paragraph (b)
The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of the Mersey Docks and Harbour (Police) Order 1975(3) on the nomination of the Mersey Docks and Harbour CompanySuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (b), (d) and (e)
The Security ServiceGeneral Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3—Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Secret Intelligence ServiceGrade 6 or equivalent—Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Government Communications HeadquartersGC8—Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal NavyCommanderLieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The ArmyLieutenant ColonelMajorParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Royal Air ForceWing CommanderSquadron LeaderParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and CustomsSenior OfficerHigher OfficerParagraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsSenior Investigation Officer in DEFRA Investigation Services—Paragraph (b)
Senior Fish Health Inspector (PB6 or above) in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science—Paragraph (b)
F5. . .F6. . .F6. . .
F7. . .F6. . .F6. . .
The Department of Health [F8and Social Care]Grade 6 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyGrade 7 in Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyParagraphs (b), (d) and (e)
[F9Home Office Immigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functionsChief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functionsParagraphs (b) and (c)
Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for security and intelligence in detention services (Immigration Removal Centres)Paragraphs (b) and (d)

Section 28 authorisation

[F10Grade 6 with responsibility for investigations or research relating to crime, terrorism or extremism]

[F11–]

[F12Paragraphs (b) and (d)]

The Head of the Unit responsible for anti-corruption investigations and functions

Section 28 authorisation

Immigration Inspector or Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for anti-corruption investigations and functions

Paragraph (b)]
The Ministry of Justice [F13A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service] [F14A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service]Paragraphs (b) and (d)
[F13A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service][F14A civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service]Paragraphs (b) and (d)
[F15The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland] [F16Director of Prisons or Governor in Charge] [F17Grade 7 or Governor in Charge]Paragraphs (b) and (d)
[F18The Department for Business and Trade] [F19An investigating officer in the Insolvency Service at Grade 7 or above]—Paragraph (b)
[F20An enforcement officer appointed under section 90 of the Employment Rights Act 2025, at or above the grade of senior executive officer][F21—] [F22Paragraph (b)]
[F23The Department for Transport Head of Enforcement in the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyEnforcement Officer in the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyParagraphs (b) and (d)
F24. . .F25. . .F26. . .

Section 28 authorisation

[F27Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency]

Section 28 authorisation

Area Manager or Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency F28...

Paragraphs (b) and (d)

Section 29 authorisation

[F29Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency]

Section 29 authorisation

Regional Intelligence Coordinator in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency F30...

Paragraphs (b) and (d)]
The Welsh Assembly Government [F31Director General Health and Social Service Group or Chief Executive NHS Wales]Member of Department for Health and Social Services at a level equivalent to Grade 7Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
[F32Director of Finance, Department of Health and Social Services]Member of Department for Health and Social Services Finance at a level equivalent to Grade 7Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
[F33Deputy Director, Marine and Fisheries Division]—Paragraph (b)
Head of Rural Payments DivisionMember of Rural Payments Division at a level equivalent to Grade 7Paragraphs (b) and (e)
[F34Head of Department or equivalent grade in the Care Inspectorate Wales] [F35Senior Manager or equivalent grade in the Care Inspectorate Wales]Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
[F36The Welsh Revenue Authority Grade 7 or equivalent—Paragraphs (b) and (f)]
Any county council or district council in England, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, and any county council or county borough council in WalesDirector, Head of Service, Service Manager or equivalent—Paragraph (b)
A fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004Group Manager—Paragraphs (b) and (d)
The Charity CommissionSenior Investigations ManagerInvestigations ManagerParagraph (b)
The Environment AgencySection 28 authorisationSection 28 authorisationParagraphs (b), (d) and (e)
[F37Area Management Team Member or equivalent (Grade 7), Senior Enforcement Technical Advisor or equivalent (Grade 6)] [F38Area Enforcement Team Leader or Enforcement Technical Adviser or equivalent (Grade 5)]
Section 29 authorisation[F39–]Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
F40[F41... Deputy Director National Enforcement Service or equivalent Deputy Director]
[F42The Financial Conduct Authority A Head of Department in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division A Manager in the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division Paragraph (b)
The Prudential Regulation AuthorityThe Head of Regulatory ActionParagraph (b)]
The Food Standards Agency [F43Section 28 authorisation Paragraphs (b) and (e)
[F44Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department]Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit]
[F43Section 29 authorisation Paragraphs (b) and (e)
[F44Grade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal Department]Grade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime Unit]
The Gambling Commission [F45Senior Manager]—Paragraph (b)
The [F46Competition and Markets Authority]Any member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcement [F47Grade 6] in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement GroupParagraphs (b) and (c)
[F48The Independent Office for Police Conduct][F49Director or equivalent grade] [F50Operations Manager]Paragraph (b)
The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern IrelandSenior Investigating OfficerDeputy Senior Investigating OfficerParagraph (b)
F51. . .F51. . .F51. . .F51. . .
The Care Quality CommissionHead of Operations in a regionArea ManagerParagraphs (b) and (e)
The Health and Safety Executive [F52Band 1 Inspector]—Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
The Office of CommunicationsSection 28 authorisationSection 28 authorisationParagraph (b)
Principal responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcementSenior Associate responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement
Section 29 authorisation—Paragraph (b)
Senior Management Group member responsible for spectrum investigation and enforcement
[F53The Marine Management OrganisationSection 28 authorisationSection 28 authorisationParagraphs (b), (c) and (e)
Grade 7 Marine Enforcement OfficerPrincipal Marine Officer (SEO equivalent)
Section 29 authorisation–Paragraphs (b), (c) and (e)]
Grade 6 Marine Enforcement Officer

Textual Amendments

[F54PART 1AU.K.Offices etc and Restrictions In Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act in Relation to Relevant Sources

Textual Amendments

[F55(1)

Relevant public authorities

(2)

Prescribed offices etc

(3)

Urgent Cases

(4)

Grounds set out in section 29(3) of the Act

(5)

Grounds set out in section 29B(5) of the Act

A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Chief Constable

Long Term Authorisation

Chief Constable

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The City of London Police Force

Relevant Source Authorisation

Commander

Long Term Authorisation

Commissioner

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Metropolitan Police Force

Relevant Source Authorisation

Commander

Long Term Authorisation

Assistant Commissioner

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of Northern Ireland

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Chief Constable

Long Term Authorisation

Chief Constable

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of Scotland

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Chief Constable

Long Term Authorisation

Chief Constable

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a) and (c)
The Ministry of Defence Police

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Chief Constable

Long Term Authorisation

Chief Constable

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy Police

Relevant Source Authorisation

Commander

Long Term Authorisation

Provost Marshal (Navy)

Lieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
[F56The tri-service serious crime unit

Relevant Source Authorisation: Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant Commander

Long Term Authorisation: Provost Marshal for serious crime

Squadron Leader, Major, or Lieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)]
The Royal Military Police

Relevant Source Authorisation

Colonel

Long Term Authorisation

Provost Marshal (Army)

MajorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force Police

Relevant Source Authorisation

Wing Commander

Long Term Authorisation

Provost Marshal (Royal Air Force)

Squadron LeaderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The British Transport Police

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Chief Constable

Long Term Authorisation

Chief Constable

SuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The National Crime Agency

Relevant Source Authorisation

Deputy Director

Long Term Authorisation

Deputy Director General

Grade 2 Senior ManagerParagraph (b)Paragraph (b)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

Relevant Source Authorisation

Assistant Director

Long Term Authorisation

Director Criminal Investigation

Senior OfficerParagraphs (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f)Paragraphs (a) and (b)
The Home Office

Relevant Source Authorisation

Senior Civil Service pay band 1 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security

Long Term Authorisation

Director General with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border security

Grade 6 with responsibility for criminal investigations in relation to immigration and border securityParagraphs (b), (c) and (d)Paragraphs (b) and (c)]]

Textual Amendments

[F57PART 1BU.K.

Textual Amendments

Offices etc and Restrictions in Respect of Public Authorities Specified in Part A1 of Schedule 1 to the Act

(1)

Relevant public authorities

(2)

Prescribed Offices etc

(3)

Urgent cases

(4)

Grounds set out in section 29B(5)

A police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996SuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Metropolitan police forceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The City of London police forceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Police Service of ScotlandSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a) and (c)
The Police Service of Northern IrelandSuperintendentSuperintendentParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Ministry of Defence PoliceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Navy PoliceCommanderLieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Military PoliceLieutenant ColonelMajorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air Force PoliceWing CommanderSquadron LeaderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The British Transport PoliceSuperintendentInspectorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The National Crime AgencySenior Manager (Grade 2)Principal Officer (Grade 3)Paragraph (b)
The Security ServiceGeneral Duties 3 or any other Officer at Level 3–Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Secret Intelligence ServiceGrade 6 or equivalent–Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Government Communications HeadquartersGC8–Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal NavyCommanderLieutenant CommanderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The ArmyLieutenant ColonelMajorParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
The Royal Air ForceWing CommanderSquadron LeaderParagraphs (a), (b) and (c)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and CustomsSenior OfficerHigher OfficerParagraphs (a) and (b)
The Department of Health and Social CareGrade 6 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AuthorityGrade 7 in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AuthorityParagraph (b)
The Home OfficeImmigration Inspector or Senior Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functionsChief Immigration Officer or Higher Officer with responsibility for immigration and border security investigations and functionsParagraphs (b) and (c)
The Ministry of JusticeA civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation ServiceA civil servant at Band 8 or above of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service

Paragraph (b)

The Competition and Markets AuthorityAny member of the Senior Civil Service with responsibility for cartels or criminal enforcementGrade 6 in the Cartels and Criminal Enforcement GroupParagraphs (b) and (c)
The Environment AgencyDeputy Director National Enforcement Service or equivalent Deputy Director–Paragraph (b)
The Financial Conduct AuthorityA Head of Department in the Enforcement and Financial Crime DivisionA Manager in the Enforcement and Financial Crime DivisionParagraph (b)
The Food Standards AgencyGrade 6 Deputy Head of the National Food Crime Unit or Head of Litigation in the Legal DepartmentGrade 7 Head of Intelligence or Head of Investigations in the National Food Crime UnitParagraph (b)
The Gambling CommissionSenior Manager–Paragraph (b)
The Serious Fraud OfficeGrade 6–Paragraph (b)]

PART 2U.K.OFFICES, ETC. AND RESTRICTIONS IN RESPECT OF RELEVANT PUBLIC AUTHORITIES SPECIFIED IN PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACT

Commencement Information

I2Sch. Pt. 2 in force at 6.4.2010, see art. 1(1)

(1)

Relevant public authorities

(2)

Prescribed offices etc.

(3)

Urgent cases

(4)

Grounds set out in paragraphs of section 28(3) of the Act

A Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006(4) or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006(5)Senior Manager (not below the grade of Agenda for Change pay band 8b) [F58in the exercise of the Secretary of State’s counter fraud functions, within the meaning of section 195 of the National Health Service Act 2006]—Paragraph (b)
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills [F59Deputy Director or Principal Officer]—Paragraph (b)
The Information CommissionerHead of EnforcementSenior Investigating OfficerParagraph (b)
[F60General Pharmaceutical Council]Director F61...—Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)
F62...F63...F64...F65...
F66...F66...F66...F66...
The Department for Work and PensionsSenior Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Jobcentre PlusHigher Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Jobcentre PlusParagraph (b)
[F67Senior Executive Officer or equivalent grade carrying out functions in relation to child support] [F68Higher Executive Office or equivalent grade carrying out functions in relation to child support] [F69Paragraph (b)]
Senior Executive Officer or equivalent grade in Department for Work and Pensions Risk Assurance Division—Paragraph (b)
F70. . .F70. . .F70. . .F70. . .
A universal service provider (within the meaning of [F71Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011]) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)Senior Investigation Manager in Royal Mail Group Ltd—Paragraph (b)
[F72The Natural Resources Body for Wales [F73Head of Operations] [F74Operations Manager or Enforcement Manager]Paragraphs (b), (d) and (e)]

Textual Amendments

(2)

A police force within paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act, as defined by section 81(1) of the Act and amended by section 78(2)(f) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c.32).