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A mate got arrested some time ago. It didn't go to court and was his word against the other party. He tried to get hold of the CCTV coverage but there were various 'reasons' why he couldn't have it. He's been down various legal avenues, written to his MP etc. It is not a big enough case for anyone to take it on pro bono.


I've not been able to find any organisations that can help. Any suggestions out there?


You have 40 days to request CCTV but if it is connected to a possible criminal case it will not be shared.


To be honest he needs to let it go, but no harm in asking the virtual community. I am sure most of us have been wrongfully arrested one time or another.

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malumbu Wrote:

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> You have 40 days to request CCTV but if it is

> connected to a possible criminal case it will not

> be shared.


Not sure if that's entirely correct, but this might be of help to him:


https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/cctv/

A friend was involved in a serious life changing traffic collision and the only 'witness' around was a bus- but apparently the cameras on that were not working or not on.....just as well there were no cyclists around. I am naturally a suspicious person and malumbu's story just reinforces my suspicions....

CCTV operators will usually only keep fototage for up to a 30 days, space is needed so it's usually deleted after that. A data protection request during that time frame is the best way to get it.


You can also make the same request to the Police, who if they have the footage should have to share it with you.

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