Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Act 2012

This section applies if the chief officer of a law enforcement agency makes a request under section 58 or gives a direction under section 61 to the chief officer of an issuing agency, whether government or non‑government.

The chief officer of the law enforcement agency must indemnify the issuing agency, or an officer of the issuing agency, for any liability incurred by the issuing agency or officer (including reasonable costs) if —

the liability is incurred because of something done by the issuing agency or officer to comply with the request or direction in the course of duty; and

any prescribed requirements have been met.