Surveillance and counter-terrorism
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How to make applications under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and how the Government responds to terrorist incidents.
Overview
This guide provides information on how the Government regulates surveillance and what the Government does in the event of a terrorist incident.
It includes details on how to make an application under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and explains when RIPA applies and what RIPA does.
It also covers the Government’s counter-terrorism plans, including central and local crisis response, how the Government communicates with the public and advice on staying safe during terrorism threats.
RIPA: what it is and how to apply
RIPA is the law governing the use of covert techniques by public authorities. It requires that when public authorities, such as the police or government departments, need to use covert techniques to obtain private information about someone, they do it in a way that is necessary, proportionate, and compatibl...
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