Oliver Roberts
30 Mar 2026 · Coroner Rachael Griffins · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of guidance for police officers to obtain communications data
“There is a lack of guidance to assist Police Officers in the practical application of their powers to obtain communications data, whether that be under a Grade 1, 2 or 3 application.”
2. lack of practical guidance for police forces to make data communication requests
“I am concerned that the circumstances of [name redacted]'s death could occur again as a result of the lack of practical guidance to Police Forces and their staff as to when and how to make data communication requests pursuant to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.”