A colleague in Greater Manchester has just made me aware of a recent case
where a court has ordered the destruction of child protection records
before the RMS suggested retention period of 35 years, - on the basis of a
subject's human rights.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1020008_teacher_wins_cases_to_
destroy_files
I know the RMS guidance is only a suggestion and the circumstances of this
case may not necessarily mean that it sets a precedent, - but I wondered
whether any councils had chosen not to retain as long as 35 years for this
very reason, (whether they would consider revising in light of this case,)-
or whether it is felt that there is real justification for retaining as
long as this?
I'd be interested in views as I suspect we are likely to have a discussion
about this in the council where I work.
Many thanks
Caroline
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