The OSC's aim is to provide effective and efficient oversight of the conduct of covert surveillance and covert human intelligence sources by public authorities in accordance with:

▪ Part III of the 1997 Act

▪ Parts II and III of RIPA

▪ RIP(S)A.

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Intelligence is intended to help explain the national intelligence machinery in the United Kingdom.

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