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Ministry of Justice apologizes after court staff accessed Southport victims' files
The Ministry of Justice apologized after court staff accessed files belonging to victims and survivors of the July 29, 2024, Southport attack without authorization. Sensitive personal data assessed as high-risk was accessed for a limited number of people, with no evidence of third-party sharing. The incident is being investigated by HM Prison and Probation Service, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, and the Information Commissioner's Office, with the Prime Minister asking the Lord Chancellor to oversee the matter.
Why it matters: Victims, survivors, and families of the Southport attack face compounded harm from unauthorized access to their court files by government staff; practitioners should monitor the investigation outcome and any resulting policy changes around court record access controls and staff accountability.
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