What can be withheld regarding internal investigations of staff misconduct? Who has a right of access to this information?
Generally, information about such an investigation consists mainly of personal information about the parties involved and would only be available to the individuals themselves, However and individual’s right to access their own information must be balanced against the possibility of harm to another person’s health and safety and harm to investigative techniques. Section 20(1) provides for a discretionary exception to disclosure where the disclosure could harm a law enforcement mater; harm the effectiveness of investigative techniques; or reveal the identity of a confidential information source.
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