Decision details
Use of Investigatory Powers Quarter 3 report CORS/25/211
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
(i) in relation to a question regarding the cancellation of the directed surveillance and whether this meant that it was activated, then cancelled or the whole procedure was cancelled, to note that the surveillance was cancelled after a successful investigation and that officers would ensure the terminology was amended for future reports;
(ii) to note the Council’s use of covert surveillance activity during Q3; and
(iii) to note there had been no applications to acquire communications data during Q3.
Publication date: 17/09/2025
Date of decision: 11/09/2025
Decided at meeting: 11/09/2025 - Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Committee
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