Suppression of information
Dear Tribunal Procedure Committee, I assume that the AHMLR must adhere to the land registration act 2002? Section 123 of which relates to suppression of information. This comes under the heading of "offences" and details the punishment as "to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine". I can only assume that it would be the police who would act on this? But it must first be reported to them by the AHMLR?
The AHMLR's directions are perfectly clear, demanding that all information be disclosed even if harmful to one's own case and helpful to the other party.
Our case was referred to the AHMLR on 15th Nov 2006 under title number DN534707. On the 1st Nov 2006 a Mr C made an adverse possession claim against DN534707. This claim by Mr C was never disclosed to ourselves or the AHMLR and it would have completely destroyed the evidence of the respondent and we would doubtless have won the day. We have all of the documentation that proves this beyond any doubt. Our solicitor even wrote and asked if Mr C had been contacted re this case, on 20th Nov 2006, but neither the Land Registry nor the respondent replied to that letter.
There is no stated time limit on the adjudicator's directions nor is there any mention anywhere of whether this offence is found out before during or after the case, only that the AHMLR's directions must be followed and the punishment if they are not.
So far the AHMLR has buried their collective heads in the sand and refused to even view the evidence I have.
I can see no reason whatsoever for the AHMLR to keep disregarding their own rules? and ask you now to report this matter to the police and press for charges to be brought against the respondent for committing this crime.
Yours faithfully,
Christopher Barrs
Dear Mr Barrs,
Thank you for your enquiry, I am writing to advise you that your enquiry does not fall under the Freedom of Information regime and will be treated by the department as Official Correspondence.
It may be helpful if I explain that the Freedom of Information Act (2000) gives individuals and organisations the right of access to all types of recorded information held, at the time the request is received, by public authorities such as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Section 84 of the Act states that in order for a request for information to be handled as a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, it must be for recorded information. For example, a Freedom of Information request would be for a copy of a policy, rather than an explanation as to why we have that policy in place. On occasion, we receive requests that do not ask for a copy of recorded information, but ask more general questions about, for example, a policy, opinion or a decision.
Since you are asking about issues relating to a specific case with the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry, this will be best dealt with by the Ministerial Correspondence Unit (MCU) who will process your query as Official Correspondence. I have copied them into this e-mail but they can be contacted via the contact details below, should you wish to follow up this e-mail.:
Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Ministry of Justice, 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ, United Kingdom
DX 152380 Westminster 8
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3334 3555
Fax: +44 (0)870 761 7753
E-Mail [email address]
These details can also be located via the following link: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/moj#gen
If you do have any questions relating specifically to the Freedom of Information or Data Protection Act, please contact the Data Access and Compliance Unit at the following e-mail address: [Tribunal Procedure Committee request email]
Thanks,
R Aldridge
Robert Aldridge - Head of Frontline Services and Business Management Team - DACU - Communication and Information Directorate | Ministry of Justice 10th Floor, point 10.34 | 102 Petty France | London | SW1H 9AJ
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Dear Mr Barrs
Thank you for your email which has been forwarded to this team for review.
I was sorry to read of your dissatisfaction with the management of your case. However I should explain that I cannot be of any direct assistance. The judicial process functions indepedendently of government and its administration.
What I would also say is we cannot contact the police service on your behalf.
I do regret I could not be of greater assistance on this occasion.
Kind Regards
HM Courts & Tribunals Service - Complaints, Correspondence & Litigation Team
1.10, 1st Floor, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ | DX 152380 Westminster 8
Dear HMCTS Customer Service (Correspondence),There still must be some procedure or legislation for dealing with these crimes? If not then the law cannot be upheld. If you cannot answer this and/or deal with this who can?
Yours sincerely,
Christopher Barrs
Dear Mr Barrs
If you wish to report a crime the police service is the appropriate forum.
Kind Regards
HM Courts & Tribunals Service - Complaints, Correspondence & Litigation Team
1.10, 1st Floor, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ | DX 152380 Westminster 8
Dear HMCTS Customer Service (Correspondence),So are you confirming to me that the courts and tribunals have no procedure to deal with perjury committed within their own courts?
Yours sincerely,
Christopher Barrs
Dear Mr Barrs
If the trial judge feels it is appropriate he/she may report the matter to the police. Alternatively, it is up to the parties to take this action.
Kind Regards
HM Courts & Tribunals Service - Complaints, Correspondence & Litigation Team
1.10, 1st Floor, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ | DX 152380 Westminster 8
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