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Police Requests for Third Party Material

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.


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1 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Victim information requests: draft code of practice — outcome published

The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.

1 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Victim information requests: draft code of practice — consultation closed

The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.

13 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Victim information requests: draft code of practice — consultation opened

The government is consulting on a draft code of practice covering requests for third party material and the definition of counselling services.

31 Aug 2023 | Government response linked

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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 …