What is BS 102000 about?
BS 102000 is a British Standard that focuses on the code of practice for the provision of investigative services. BS 102000 gives recommendations for the conduct, management, staffing and operational accountability for the provision of investigative services.
Note: Additionally, BS 102000 may be used by those who wish to purchase investigative services.
Who is BS 102000 for?
BS 102000 on code of practice for the provision of investigative services is useful for:
- Legal advisors and judiciary members
- Private investigation agencies
- Protection specialists
- Metropolitan police
Why should you use BS 102000?
The purpose of an investigation is to establish relevant facts to prove or disprove allegations of fraud and corruption. It is a legally established fact-finding process conducted impartially and objectively, to establish the relevant facts and make recommendations in this connection.
BS 102000 seeks to help providers of investigative services demonstrate their accountability at a time when the Government is implementing the licensing of such services.
As a code of practice, BS 102000 takes the form of guidance and recommendations. Any user claiming compliance with BS 102000 is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.
BS 102000 recognizes that some of its recommendations might be beyond the means of smaller service providers, e.g., sole traders, but the affiliation to a professional body or engaging the services of other organizations ought to permit such providers to comply with the recommendations.
