We use RIPA to prevent and detect crime for core functions. For example, enforcement activities undertaken by Trading Standards where an offence may be punishable by a custodial sentence of six months or more, or is related to the under age sale of alcohol and tobacco. Any applications to use such powers have to be approved by the Magistrates' Court.
From 1 April 2014, RIPA statistics are published at:
- 2013/2014 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s19803/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA.pdf]
- 2014/2015 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s27570/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA.pdf]
- 2016/2017 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s33253/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA.pdf]
- 2018/2019 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s43144/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA%202018.pdf]
- 2019/2020 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s46852/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA%202019.pdf]
- 2021/2022 Annual Compliance Report (PDF) [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s56326/Annual%20Compliance%20Report%202023%20-%20Regulatory%20Investigatory%20Powers%20Act%20RIPA%202000.pdf]
Information Governance
Information Governance Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday.
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
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