Nasir Hafezi is a legal trainer, ethics consultant and solicitor.

Here Nasir provides a controversial presentation that provides food for thought regarding potential for campaigns for changes. He discusses the ethical dilemmas of UCOs (Undercover Officers), sharing arguments for and against UCOs committing crime. He explains what CHIS (Covert Human Intelligence Sources) is, how it works and the background behind it. He ends with some practice points for those working in this area.

Key words/ topics:

The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021

Agent provocateur

Entrapment

Abuse of process

Undercover operations

Undercover officers

Authorisation to commit crime

Protest groups

Sexual relationships

Reclaim the streets

Dead child identities

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016

Undercover Policing – Authorised Professional Practice (Guidelines)

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Covert Operational Drift - Subject and Object Drift

Human Rights Act

Undercover Foundation Operative (UCFs)

Undercover Advanced Operatives (UCAs)

Undercover Online Operatives (UCOLs)

National security

Undercover (UC) Code of Conduct and the College of Policing Code of Ethics