For section 2 substitute

For section 3 substitute

(1) A criminal conduct authorisation is necessary on grounds falling 25within this subsection if it is necessary—

(a)in the interests of national security;

(b)for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime or of preventing disorder; or

(c)in the interests of the economic well-being of the United 30Kingdom.

(6)In considering whether the requirements in subsection (4)(a) and (b) are satisfied, the person must take into account whether what is sought to be achieved by the authorised conduct could reasonably be achieved by other conduct which would not constitute crime.

(7)35Subsection (6) is without prejudice to the need to take into account other matters so far as they are relevant (for example, the requirements of the Human Rights Act 1998).