Can Police/Probation/CS tell others

[Bungalee]

Hello,

My ex-partner has been convicted and charged of downloading indecent images. He is doing his probation visits, community service etc. and has really turned a corner. He has been in contact with various police officials who are stating that they are planning on telling his brother about his offences. Firstly, while his brother has two sons (19 and 15), he is not close with his brother at all and they have seen each other around twice in the last four years and his brother also lives in ******. My ex-partner lives in *******. What I am saying is that they don't have any sort of relationship whereby my ex would really see either of his children so what is the point of his brother being told? Also if he did go and visit their parents would be there also. My ex is trying to put his life back together as best he can but feels that the "professionals" just want to make life worse. Not looking for sympathy just advice. Thank you.

Edited by Suzie in accordance with rules to maintain confidentiality

[Kam2019]

Yes they can inform others of his offences.

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Bungalee,

Welcome back to the Parent’s Forum.

Your post concerns the actions of the police potentially breaching your ex partners confidentiality and telling his brother (who has children) that he is a potential risk to his children due to his conviction. Your question is whether this would be a breach of the Data Protection Law.
These sound like MAPPA arrangements .

I suggest you contact Unlock or ask him to speak to his probation officer about this. If he is not happy with the response, he should speak to his solicitor to see whether telling his brother is justified or not.
Best wishes,
Suzie