In the UK can I request a transcript of a police interview under the freedom of information act?

Question

In the UK can I request a transcript of a police interview under the freedom of information act?

Answer 1

Yes you can if it's yours. You have to apply to the Data Protection Office at your local Police Headquarters

Answer 2

If you go to your forces website you should find information under the data protection or freedom of information act.

You will need to search for what is called a "subject access" form to fill out or similar which allows you to request information held by the police on yourself.

You cannot request information on another person because it would clash with Data protection

Answer 3

only yours

Answer 4

If your being interviewed you should only answer questions with your

solicitor present.Your asked to sign the interview notes.Only sign once

a copy is on the table.

Answer 5

You can request it, but you won't get it.

Answer 6

only if the transcript is to do with you.

Answer 7

Only for your own interview.

The Data Protection Act means you can't access someone else's.