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PUBLIC LAW/HUMAN RIGHTS
R (on the application of A (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent)
Case summary
Case ID
UKSC/2019/0065
Parties
Appellant(s)
R (on the application of A)
Respondent(s)
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Issue
Whether the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements guidance is unlawful.
Facts
The Appellant has five convictions for indecent assault on minors. The Appellant challenged the legality of the arrangements made by police in South Yorkshire for the retention and disclosure of information and data relating to the Appellant and these assaults. It was common ground that the retention by the police of certain data relating to the Appellant, which might in certain circumstances be disclosed, engaged article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights ("ECHR"). However, the High Court held that the scheme for disclosure does provide adequate guarantees against arbitrariness and is "in accordance with the law" [HC 56]. Moreover, the collection, ordering and possible disclosure of data is in the pursuit of a legitimate aim, namely the interests of public safety, the prevention of crime and the protection of rights and freedoms of others. The Appellant appealed and the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal. The Appellant now appeals to the Supreme Court.
Date of issue
19 March 2019
Judgment details
Judgment date
30 July 2021
Neutral citation
[2021] UKSC 37
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Judgment summary
30 July 2021
Appeal
Justices
Hearing dates
Start date
10 February 2021
End date
10 February 2021
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10 February 2021 - Morning session
10 February 2021 - Afternoon session
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