big brother is watching

[robbo 879]

i went driving round on monday looking for new permission [got one new farm ]then today when i got home from work there was a letter from north yorkshire police waiting for me. this stated that as my vehicle has in the past been involved in the poaching of game they are writing to inform me of the legislation regarding poaching so that i am aware of how they will deal with any offences. it then goes on to explain what they can seize etc. etc.

this would be bad enough if i had ever been done for poaching anywhere but as i havent its doubly annoying.

i can only presume that this is because last year i was interviewed on suspicion of interfering with a badger sett. because someone saw us in a field[ where we had permission] with dogs and a spade and said we were badger digging.no charges were ever brought and i thought that was the end of it.they have obviously retained all this on their system and are using it .

does anybody know if they can retain this information if no offences have been committed.

if their going to track me every time i go rabbiting they are going to be really busy between september and march.

 

just shows you that you cant go anywhere without them watching.

[Richie10 345]

This doesnt happen to real criminals.

 

Easy touch, accuse someone wrongly and then threaten them while doing something legal. It's called bullying

They will probably put towards their crimes solved statistics.

[TOM TERRIER 173]

Get and sell your motor, once its marked you will get nothing but hassle.

Tom

[kevin from bristol 95]

yea they retain any and all info they can ,the intell in this case sounds like its on the motor so i'd shift it on you can apply for all the info they have on there records about you at any main police station but it cost 30 quid and takes upto a month to come through but can be worth it to see what they been saying about you

[littletimmy 71]

http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_the_public/topic_specific_guides/crime.aspx

 

Freedom of information act an police records in the link above.

 

And like its already been said, once its marked get it. Every car i've had as ended up mark They only have to have a report from a member of the public.

[CarraghsGem 92]

http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_the_public/topic_specific_guides/crime.aspx

 

Freedom of information act an police records in the link above.

 

And like its already been said, once its marked get it. Every car i've had as ended up mark They only have to have a report from a member of the public.

 

good info, its just a case of knowing your rights.

[robbo 879]

cheers for the replies. phoned them today and was told they would phone back but never did.[surprise surprise]mentioned legality of having a tag on my vehicle for an offence ive never even been charged for but their just arrogant pricks and said my vehicle was on the P.N.C anyway.i mentioned the freedom of information act and was then told i would have to speak to the sergeant.if they ant got owt better to do other than chase me round yorkshire good luck to em. we have got about 30 farms spread all over. while their pestering me their leaving somebody else alone.

[Night Hunter 109]

Contact the local chief constable and lodge a written complaint of harasment which he will have to investigate.Then if you get any more hastle you can take it up with the police complaints commition.

Edited August 12, 2010 by Night Hunter