1. Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire
2016 IOM Conference
Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire
Information Sharing within IOM
Roger Doxsey, Detective Sergeant
Dr Julian Walker,
Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist

2. Bridewell Police Station…

3. Agenda Why do we need to information share? Case example (Tarasoff)
Legislation and Guidance
Case studies
Tips for information sharing
Questions

4. Tarasoff Case (California)
Student stalked Tatiana Tarasoff
Psychotherapy with Dr Moore
He stabbed & killed her (as described in therapy)
Family sued
1974 Ruling ‘duty to protect’
1976: ‘warn, notify police, take reasonable steps’
But most cases are decided in favour of MH professional (few used Tarasoff)
Rulings in favour of victims = negligence

5. Legislation and Guidance
Need to balance:
Duty of Confidentiality – Common Law
Data Protection Act 1998
Human Rights Act 1998
With:
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Children Act 2004
Care Act 2014
Extensive other legislation

6. Case Studies Case Study A
Disclosed plans to kill family member during assessment at CMHT
What should I have done?
Case Study B
Subject in 3 day siege with weapon; admitted to hospital but not detained long term. Offences committed but MH unclear.
What should police and MH do and share for best outcome?

7. Tips for Information Sharing (1)
Discuss/disclose with the offender
Good multidisciplinary leadership
Build good relationships
Understand other professionals’ worries
Be clear about your professional obligations
Record your decision and rationale
Must be for a lawful purpose
Safety and wellbeing will usually justify disclosure

8. Tips for Information Sharing (2)
Confidentiality principle in health
Sharing Principle – serious crime, risk to self
necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely, secure
Make specific requests
Keep reviewing your (IOM) information sharing processes
Keep it simple!

9. Any Questions ?

10. How To Contact Us:
Dr Julian Walker:
DS Roger Doxsey: