Posted by p.valente on 07/02/06 10:20

Tony Morgan ha scritto:

> In message <44a6dab4$1$79787$892e7fe2@authen.yellow.readfreenews.net>,
> ":::Jerry::::" <me@privacy.INVALID> writes
> >
> >"Anne R" <no@nomail.com> wrote in message
> >news:Xns97F3C793C66874C1H4@127.0.0.1...
> >> I'm in the UK and am looking for a secret camcorder similar to what
> >> they probably use in TV documentaries.
> >>
> >> I'm getting really messed up by a doctor (NHS hospital doc) and I
> >> want to record the stuff I have to go through in consultations as
> >> proof for a complaint. The consultations are only discussion and
> >not
> >> a physical exam. Hard to explain but can't change doc easily.
> >>
> >
> ><snip crap>
> >
> >A, what you are proposing to do is probably [1] very close to being
> >illegal (before TV companies use secret cameras they clear it with
> >their legal depts.), any evidence gained might not be admissible in
> >any form in legal, disciplinary and other proceedings whilst it could
> >lead to a claim against you. You will also need to spend more than
> >you will be able to afford I suspect - the pin hole camera that you
> >need can be bought cheaply BUT you then need a small portable video
> >recorder and this will set you back around a 1000 USD / GBP.
> >
> You're quite right Jerry. Such unauthorised recording is in
> contravention of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
> which was introduced into UK law by the Human Rights Act 1998.
>
> There are exceptions of course, i.e.
> o Acting in the interests of national security, public safety
> or the economic well-being of the country.
> o Acting for the prevention of disorder or crime.
> o Acting for the protection of public health or morals.
>
> These are specified in the HRA (1998), but I find it hard to see that
> Ann can include her specific case in any of the above.
>
> Because of this, if it were discovered that Ann had made such
> unauthorised recordings, she might have all care withdrawn from her, at
> least by the hospital, and likely by her local NHS trust.
>
> If she has a complaint about her diagnosis or treatment, she should make
> a formal complaint (in writing) to her LHA. That way she would not be
> dis-enfranchised from health care - irrespective of whether or not there
> was any outcome from her complaint. LHAs are particularly sensitive
> about formal complaints, since any outcome (whether or not in Ann's
> favour) could result in litigation (and the award of substantial
> damages) in years to come. So Ann is likely to have any issues quickly
> resolved.
> --
> Tony Morgan



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