I do not know whether this will be helpful to the right hon. Gentleman, but I just draw his attention to paragraph 3.10 of the supported guidance, which underlines that the person granting the authorisation should hold a “reasonable belief” that the authorisation is necessary and proportionate. The important point he makes is addressed through the guidance.
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
James Brokenshire
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 October 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill.
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