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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Section 34: Commissioner in relation to code

160.Subsection (1) requires the Secretary of State to appoint a Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Subsection (2) sets out the Commissioner’s responsibilities, namely promoting and encouraging compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice amongst users; reviewing how the code is working; and providing advice about the code (which may include, for example, advice to users of surveillance systems, members of the public, and Ministers as necessary). Subsection (3) makes provision for the terms of the Commissioner’s appointment and for the payment of allowances to the Commissioner and of his or her expenses. Subsection (4) enables the Secretary of State to provide staff, accommodation, equipment and other facilities to support the work of the Commissioner.

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