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Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 2015. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police National Computer

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government why and when the Middlesbrough Borough Council was given access to the Police National Computer; whether it still has such access; and whether they will consider giving such access to other local authorities if requested to do so.

Answer

Middlesbrough Borough Council does not have, and never have had, direct access to the Police National Computer. If an application is made by a Local Authority, and ACRO (the NPCC Criminal Records Office) is satisfied that they have a lawful and justifiable reason for needing access to PNC data, ACRO will conduct PNC enquiries on behalf of that authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3772
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Access Local government Police national computer Middlesbrough Council
Link
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