Permission for intrusive surveillance, provided it is proportionate and necessary, may be granted in which of the following circumstances? Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, s.32(3)
A)For the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime
B)For verifying the truth of a defendant's confession
C)For verifying police intelligence
D)None of the above

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Permission for intrusive surveillance may only be granted if it is proportionate and necessary for preventing or detecting serious crime, as per Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, s.32(3). B and C are not valid reasons for granting intrusive surveillance.

Permission for Intrusive Surveillance, Provided It Is Proportionate and Necessary