Code of practice for the provision of investigative services

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-15-2018

Publisher

British Standards Institution

This British Standard gives recommendations for the conduct, management, staffing and operational
accountability for the provision of investigative services.

This British Standard gives recommendations for the conduct, management, staffing and operational accountability for the provision of investigative services.

This British Standard is specifically designed to provide a broad set of procedures to assist the investigative provider in adhering to industry best practice; it also draws attention to the case management procedures, data handling regulations and the employment practices applicable to the investigation. This standard also recommends how the organization can demonstrate it has the financial and operational resources available to provide the services offered, and is competent and provides recourse in the event of a complaint.

NOTE1 Additionally, this British Standard can be used by those who wish to purchase investigative services.

NOTE2 A non-exhaustive list of investigative services activities is given in Annex C.

Committee	GW/3
DocumentType	Standard
ISBN	9780580519284
Pages	26
ProductNote	This standards also refers Criminal Procedure Rules 2015, Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Protection from Harassment Act 1997, BS ISO 10002, Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, Equalities Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Private Security Industry Act 2001, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Human Rights Act 1998, Computer Misuse Act 1990, Consumer Credit Act 1974, Theft Act 1968, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, BS ISO/IEC 27001, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Civil Procedure Rules 2012, Money Laundering Regulations 2007, BS 7858, Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 102000:2013