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This Order may be cited as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources – Code of Practice) (Scotland) Order 2015 and comes into force on 2nd February 2015.
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(1) This article applies to the code of practice entitled “Covert Human Intelligence Sources” which—
(a) relates to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties conferred and imposed by and under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 in relation to the conduct and use of covert human intelligence sources; and
(b) was issued by the Scottish Ministers on 28th November 2014.
(2) The code of practice comes into force on 2nd February 2015.
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The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources – Code of Practice) (Scotland) Order 2003 is revoked.
MICHAEL MATHESON
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
27th January 2015