The Home Office is establishing a Code of Practice governing police requests for third-party material, including victim and witness information held by counselling services, healthcare providers, and other organisations. The code aims to balance investigative needs with privacy and victim protection, and is linked to broader reforms on bulk personal datasets under the Investigatory Powers framework. Consultation on the code and counselling service definitions is active.
Draft code of practice presented to Parliament, on authorised persons requesting a victim's third party material.
The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.
The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.
UIN: HCWS583 The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 introduces duties mandating that police and other authorised persons may only request victim information such as medical records when it is necessary and proportionate, and in pursuit of a reasonable line of …
UIN: HLWS580 My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls (Jess Phillips) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 introduces duties mandating that p...
The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.
In response to: Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill: factsheets
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In response to: Police requests for third party material
In response to: Police requests for third party material
In response to: Police requests for third party material
In response to: Police requests for third party material
In response to: Police requests for third party material
We are gathering information about police requests for personal data from third parties, such as the NHS or local authorities, when investigating crimes.
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We recommend that trauma-informed training and practices be expanded to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. The Home Office must work with police forces and stakeholders to establish training and guidance on trauma-informed policing. The training and guidance …
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UIN: HCWS505 I am pleased to announce that the Government has today published its response to the public consultation on police requests for personal records or ‘third party material’. This consultation was a key component on our work to address …
UIN: HLWS497 My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Safeguarding (Sarah Dines) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that the Government has today published its response to the public consultation on …
The decision whether to accede to a disclosure request of counselling notes and third-party material should not rest solely on the shoulders of victims, many of whom are vulnerable and traumatised. There is a case for providing independent legal advice …
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We are gathering information about police requests for personal data from third parties, such as the NHS or local authorities, when investigating crimes.
We are gathering information about police requests for personal data from third parties, such as the NHS or local authorities, when investigating crimes.
UIN: HCWS488 Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the Home Office’s Review into data sharing arrangements between the Home Office and police on migrant victims and witnesses of crime with insecure immigration status. The Review follows a …
We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.
Proposals to extend police 'stop and search' powers to address the criminal misuse of unmanned aircraft (drones), laser pointers and corrosive substances.
Proposals to extend police 'stop and search' powers to address the criminal misuse of unmanned aircraft (drones), laser pointers and corrosive substances.
Proposals to extend police 'stop and search' powers to address the criminal misuse of unmanned aircraft (drones), laser pointers and corrosive substances.
The bill will allow law enforcement agencies to apply for a UK court order to get stored electronic data directly from a company or person based outside the UK.
We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.
We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.
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