Fiches Belges: United Kingdom (Third Country)
Infiltration by an informer of the requested State (203) 1. MEASURE IMPLEMENTATION |
Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation? | Yes, it involves assisting the Requesting State in the conduct of criminal investigations by authorising the use of a Covert Human Intelligence source.
This measure can be obtained through police cooperation.
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2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State | 2000 EU Mutual Legal Assistance Convention |
3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY TO: |
* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation | National Crime Agency (NCA)
The UK International Crime Bureau
Units 1 - 6 Citadel Place,
Tinworth Street,
London SE11 5EF
Manchester@nca.x.gsi.gov.uk
| * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) | If the request is accepted, the request will be referred to the relevant law enforcement agency. |
4. ACCEPTED LANGUAGES |
Accepted languages for the request/decision | All requests should be in English. If an English translation is not provided, is incomplete, or is not carried out to a high professional standard, the request will be sent back to the requesting authority. |
5. EXECUTION DEADLINE |
Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable) | N/A |
6. CONCISE LEGAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
a. Special requirements | N/A | b. Other useful information | Requests should include a brief description of the assistance sought and contact information to enable the UK to get in touch and seek further details about the proposed activity.
The link below gives information for competent authorities abroad about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mutual-legal-assistance-mla-requests
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