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M-225

Document		M-225


File #		M-9300166


Institution/HIC		Waterloo Regional Police Services Board


Summary		The Waterloo Regional Police Services Board (the Police) received a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act ) for access to copies of statements which were provided to a Police Officer by three individuals who witnessed a fire which occurred in June 1992. At that point in time, the individuals were under the age of 12 and, therefore, not subject to the provisions of The Young Offenders Act . The Police located three records that were responsive to the request. The Police also determined that the release of these documents might affect the interests of a number of third parties and, pursuant to section 21(1) of the Act , notified the parents of these individuals that an access request had been received. The third parties were then invited to make representations on whether the records in question should be released. The parents of one third party consented to the disclosure of their child's witness statement and the document was released to the requester. The other two parties, however, did not make any submissions. The Police then made the decision to deny access to the remaining witness statements in full pursuant to sections 14(1)(f) and 14(3)(b) of the Act . The mediation of this appeal was not successful and notice that an inquiry was being conducted to review the decision of the Police was sent to the appellant and the Police. Representations were received from both parties.


Legislation		MFIPPA 14(1)(f) 14(3)(b) 2(1) personal information


Subject Index		compiled as part of an investigation Witness Statements


Signed by		Irwin Glasberg


Published		Nov 25, 1993


Type		Order


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