Dispute between the claimant and South Yorkshire Police (‘SYP’) in connection with the latter’s proposed disclosure to prospective employers of information relating to events allegedly involving the claimant that occurred almost ten years ago. Casting a long shadow across this case is an issue of wider significance: in what circumstances is it appropriate for the police to disclose to prospective employers details of allegations in respect of which the prospective employee was tried and acquitted?
The Hon Mr Justice Coulson
[2013] EWHC 1555 (Admin)
Bailii
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – AR, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and Another SC 30-Jul-2018
The appellant had been tried for and acquitted on a criminal charge. He now challenged the disclosure by the respondent of the charge in an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate.
Held: His appeal failed. The critical question was whether the . .
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Updated: 17 August 2021; Ref: scu.510722
