UK police watchdogs alarmed at sharing of victims’ data with immigration authorities
In December 2020, three police oversight bodies published a report raising concerns about police sharing information about a victim’s immigration status with the UK immigration authorities. The report recommends that police stop sharing the information of domestic violence victims with immigration authorities “where there is no clear evidence an immigration offence has been committed”, and that the Home Office establish safe reporting mechanisms for migrant victims and witnesses when accessing police services.
UK police watchdogs alarmed at sharing of victims’ data with immigration authorities
In December 2020, three police oversight bodies published a report raising concerns about police sharing information about a victim’s immigration status with the UK immigration authorities. The report recommends that police stop sharing the information of domestic violence victims with immigration authorities “where there is no clear evidence an immigration offence has been committed”, and that the Home Office establish safe reporting mechanisms for migrant victims and witnesses when accessing police services.