Issue - meetings

REPORT OF THE LEGAL REGULATORY TEAM MANAGER AND DEPUTY MONITORING OFFICER

This Report updates on the Council’s current use of RIPA and reports on the annual policy review

RESOLVED: That the report entitled ‘Annual RIPA Report’ was noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To comply with best practice guidance and the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

Audio recording – 34 minutes 15 seconds

The Legal Regulatory Team Manager presented the report entitled Annual RIPA Report and advised of the following:

·         There had been little change in the use of RIPA since January 2021 and therefore there was no update on the Council’s current policy regarding RIPA.

·         There had been a new legal update regarding covert surveillance and details the type of organisations and bodies which can take advantage of these changes, but Local Authorities were not included.

·         The policy attached as an appendix to the report would be deleted, as it did not have an impact on the work done by the local authority.

Councillor Mike Hughson proposed and Councillor Claire Strong seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That the report entitled ‘Annual RIPA Report’ was noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To comply with best practice guidance and the Committee’s Terms of Reference.