(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (“the 2010 Order”).
The 2010 Order prescribes the offices, ranks and positions of the individuals within a public authority who have power to grant authorisations for the carrying out of directed surveillance (as defined by section 26(2) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000). It also sets out the restrictions on the circumstances in which authorisations can be granted. Article 7A(3)(b) of the Order lists the criminal offences for which relevant individuals may grant authorisations.
Article 2(2) adds to the list in Article 7A(3)(b) of the 2010 Order, the offence of purchasing tobacco, cigarette papers or a relevant nicotine product by an adult on behalf of a person under 18; and the offence of the sale of a relevant nicotine product to a person under the age of 18.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this Order as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.