29 Authorisation of covert human intelligence sources
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (2000 c 23) | Legislation

29  Authorisation of covert human intelligence sources

(1)     Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the persons designated for the purposes of this section shall each have power to grant authorisations for the conduct or the use of a covert human intelligence source.

(2)     A person shall not grant an authorisation for the conduct or the use of a covert human intelligence source unless he believes—

(a)     that the authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within subsection (3);

(b)     that the authorised conduct or use is proportionate to what is sought to be achieved by that conduct or use; and

[(c)     that arrangements exist for the source's case that satisfy—

(i)     the requirements of subsection (4A), in the case of a source of a relevant collaborative unit;

(ii)     . . .

(iii)     the requirements of subsection (5), in the case of any other source;

and that satisfy such other requirements as may be imposed by order made by the Secretary of State].

[(2A)     For the meaning of “relevant collaborative unit” in subsection (2)(c)(i), see section 29A.]

(3)     An authorisation is necessary on grounds falling within this subsection if it is necessary—

(a)     in the interests of national security;

(b)

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