Ministry of Justice apologizes after court staff accessed Southport victims' files
Sensitive personal data was involved, but there is no evidence it was shared with third parties
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has apologized after court staff accessed documents relating to victims and survivors of the 2024 Southport murders without authorization.
For a limited number of people, the material accessed included sensitive personal data assessed as likely to pose a high risk to their rights and freedoms. There is no evidence that the information was shared with third parties.
"We are appalled that this happened and recognise the distress it will have caused victims, survivors, and their families," an MoJ spokesperson said.
"We apologise to those affected – unauthorized access to court files is completely unacceptable.
"This is now being investigated urgently, and the prime minister has asked the Lord Chancellor to oversee this.
"All wrongdoing will be met with extremely firm action."
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