Police (Special Investigative and Other Powers) Act 2015
45Review of authority
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45 Review of authority (1) The chief officer of a law enforcement agency must periodically review each authority granted under this Part. (2) The review is to be conducted at least once every 12 months. (3) The purpose of a review is to determine whether use of the assumed identity under the authority is still necessary. (4) If the chief officer is satisfied on a review that use of the assumed identity under the authority is no longer necessary, the chief officer must cancel the authority. (5) If the chief officer is satisfied on a review that use of the assumed identity under the authority is still necessary, the chief officer must record his or her opinion, and the reasons for it, in writing.
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