Which is why we must make sure that access is underpinned by person-centred legislation and a nuanced understanding of the legitimate rights of third parties. “Prove” is an unhelpful word here. Let’s think in terms of duties of proactive disclosure, protection of identity rights. https://twitter.com/MaryERegan/status/1321549678865981440

And there are lots of kinds of “others” with different interests of varying weight. The Tusla-style mass redaction approach can’t continue.

There’s also the question of gathering the archive contents. Will people be able to deposit materials? Will some remain in private/religious hands?

And while we’re on it, there must be equivalent access rights for records related to all church-state carceral institutions, and all agencies involved in forced family separation.