The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 usually known as RIPA provides explicit powers for those involved in surveillance operations. Breaches of this legislation can lead to a collapse of a prosecution case as well as leaving those involved in the surveillance open to criticism. Sancus Solutions RIPA Applicants Training aims to prepare people who are responsible for the application of Surveillance Authorities to get it right first time with confidence both in the application and the conducting of any surveillance operations.
The training is delivered by experienced professionals who have delivered numerous training courses on the subject and who themselves have a wealth of experience in the practical application of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at those people responsible for completing directed surveillance applications. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of RIPA, Human Rights Act, part 3 Police Act 1997, Codes of Practice (CHIS & Surveillance), CPIA 1996, Diversity and Health & Safety.
What is the course about?
The course aims to provide the surveillance applicant with the knowledge and understanding of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to enable them to prepare directed surveillance applications.
What does the course deliver?
The course provides both practical skills as well as professional knowledge of working within the constraints of RIPA. This is a very specialised area of work and this course aims to equip delegates with what they need carry out this function within their own organisation.
What will I get out of it?
At the conclusion of the course, delegates will be better able to:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the applicant, supervisor and authorising officers;
Recognise the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 on surveillance;
Identify the impact operationally of current legislation, policies and procedure;
Complete an application to a standard of legal compliance;
Explain such terms as necessity, legality, proportionality, community Intelligence and confidential material;
Deal with potential legal privilege or collateral intrusion;
Produce a detailed risk assessment.
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RIPA AUTHORISING OFFICER TRAINING
Authorising any surveillance application carries with it both responsibility and accountability. Authorising Officers can and often are called to tribunals to explain their actions. They need to be confident and comfortable with the law, case law and the Codes of Practice to ensure that what they have authorised is capable of standing up to in-depth scrutiny.
The training is delivered by experienced professionals who have both given evidence on countless occasions and also supported many witnesses through the process.
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at those persons who carry out the role of Authorising Officers, Applicants and Gatekeepers.
What is the course about?
The course explains the law, case law and codes of practice, so that Authorising Officers are equipped to apply the correct tests when authorising directed surveillance.
What does the course deliver?
The one day course examines the following:
Articles 6 & 8 EHCR;
The role of the Authorising Officer;
Directed Surveillance – legislation and codes of practice;
Anticipating problems;
Directed surveillance tests;
Analysing the application to give confidence in a court of law.
What will I get out of it?
At the conclusion of the course, delegates will be better able to:
Apply the tests contained in the law, case law, codes of practice with confidence;
Anticipate what problems may arise during surveillance operations;
Deliver evidence at a tribunal.
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RIPA GATE KEEPER TRAINING
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) provides explicit powers for those involved in surveillance operations. Failure to comply with the act can lead to the collapse of a prosecution case as well as leaving those involved in the surveillance operation open to criticism. The role of Gatekeeper is pivotal to the success of these operations, in both reviewing an application and advising the Authorising Officer on the legality and necessity of the activities involved. Sancus Solutions RIPA Gatekeepers Training, aims to prepare people whose responsibility it is to act as Gatekeeper, helping to ensure a professional, ethical and effective operation.
The training is delivered by experienced professionals who have delivered numerous training courses on the subject and who themselves have a wealth of experience in the practical application of the Act.
Who is the course for?
Anyone whose responsibility it is to supervise, assess, monitor or verify RIPA applications, authorisations or activity.
What is the course about?
Gaining the knowledge and understanding of RIPA legislation and issues relevant to applications and authorisations. This knowledge then enables the Gatekeeper and Supervisor to ensure the ongoing quality, standards and legal compliance of RIPA Applications and Authorisations
What does the course deliver?
The main purpose of the course is that delegates will be better able to ensure the quality and legal
compliance of RIPA Applications and Authorisations for their own organisations. They should also be
able to implement a properly structured approach to both the assessment and verification of RIPA
applications and authorisations.
What will I get out of it?
At the conclusion of the course, delegates will be better able to:
Identify the key elements of the relevant legislation;
Identify the relevant documentation and explain the need for accuracy;
Explain and implement the key issues on necessity, proportionality, surveillance, reviews, handling and storage, good and poor practice, justification and collateral intrusion;
Separate the different roles of Applicant, Authorising Officer and Gatekeeper.
What recent RIPA training delegates said about our course:
“Very well presented “ Detective Constable Northants Police
“Light hearted but very knowledgeable on a very subjective matter” Police Segeant Northants Police
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