<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=526134) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> <!-- This template is a great use for issues that are feature::additions or technical tasks for larger issues.--> ### Proposal This feature proposes adding a new permission to the [Custom Roles](https://docs.gitlab.com/user/custom_roles/) feature in GitLab that allows designated users to bypass the [prevent editing approval rules in merge requests](https://docs.gitlab.com/user/project/merge_requests/approvals/settings/#prevent-editing-approval-rules-in-merge-requests) restriction while keeping it enabled globally. Currently, when the prevent editing approval rules in merge requests setting is enabled at the project or group level, it blocks all modifications to approval rules for existing merge requests through both the UI and API by returning a `403`. For the specific customer this proposal is created on behalf of, this would allow them to be able to maintain this restriction while at the same time allow the injecting of specific approval rules on-demand. <!-- Use this section to explain the feature and how it will work. It can be helpful to add technical details, design proposals, and links to related epics or issues. --> <!-- Consider adding related issues and epics to this issue. You can also reference the Feature Proposal Template (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/.gitlab/issue_templates/Feature%20proposal%20-%20detailed.md) for additional details to consider adding to this issue. Additionally, as a data oriented organization, when your feature exits planning breakdown, consider adding the `What does success look like, and how can we measure that?` section. --> <!-- Label reminders Use the following resources to find the appropriate labels: - Use only one tier label choosing the lowest tier this is intended for - https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/labels - https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/features/ -->