Requesting cctv form wellingtion district court
Christopher made this Official Information request to Ministry of Justice
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From: Christopher
Dear Ministry of Justice,
Im am writing in to request cctv footage from Wellington District Court on the 12/12/14 between 11am and 12noon. For the reason relating to an assault charge that was lodged at wellington central police station on the same date.
Yours faithfully,
Christopher Stevenson
From: Paltridge, Antony
Ministry of Justice
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Hi Christopher
Please find attached a response to your Official Information Act request.
Regards
Antony
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Team Leader (Media and
External Relations) |
Communication Services
DDI: +64 4 918 8980
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From: Christopher
Dear Paltridge, Antony,
Im sure the court environment is considered a public place so I do not see why the privacy act should be of any hindrance to as why the footage should not be accessed by the public? This could help solve a crime! If your going to film people with out them knowing i would again think they have the right to view it on a public platform..?
Yours sincerely,
Christopher
From: Paltridge, Antony
Ministry of Justice
Hi Christopher
Thanks for your email. To clarify, as the response notes, if you want to view the footage you can make an appointment at the Wellington District Court to see it and you can bring a support person with you. I might also note there is signage in courts saying that there are security cameras in the public areas. Finally, if you believe a crime has been committed you should contact the police.
Cheers
Antony
Antony Paltridge
Team Leader (Media and External Relations) | Communication Services
DDI: +64 4 918 8980
www.justice.govt.nz
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NOTE from the Ministry of Justice: Please note that this has not been refused. The ministry is not allowed to provide an actual copy of the CCTV under the Privacy Act. However, an invitation to view the footage in the court environment has been issued, so the requester can still see the footage s(he) requested.
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