CCTV Code of practice

The Home Office has asked that CALC's publise this new code of practice:

A new code of practice which will encourage more effective use of CCTV cameras comes into force.

Yesterday (12th August), a new Code of Practice on the use of surveillance cameras came into force. The police and public authorities (including local authorities, town and parish councils) are required to follow the new code.

The code sets out guidelines for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems to ensure their use is open and proportionate and that they are able to capture quality images that give police a better chance to catch criminals and cut crime. 

Andrew Rennison, the first surveillance camera commissioner will encourage all operators to comply with the code and report back to parliament with any concerns.

The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice is available on GOV.UK alongside a Circular issued by the Home Office relating to the changes.


Further information is available at a GOV.UK web story.