Is it illegal to open someone else's post?

Lanny77 · 2010-08-01 06:15:09

Even if it is a parent opening their 18+'s mail? I'd like legal proof if possible. A friend of mine, currently living in Belgium, is continuously having their mail opened without her consent while she's is at school or work by her mother. Can we sue if she continues? I'm just looking for legal information please, no…

01-08-2010 06:15AM

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Lanny77

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Even if it is a parent opening their 18+'s mail? I'd like legal proof if possible.

A friend of mine, currently living in Belgium, is continuously having their mail opened without her consent while she's is at school or work by her mother.
Can we sue if she continues?

I'm just looking for legal information please, no opinions needed.
Thank you

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#2 01-08-2010 08:39AM

MarkR

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You could try emailing an post customer service. If there is a law, I would presume they would know about it.

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#3 01-08-2010 08:55AM

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Its illegal in Ireland anyway.

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#4 02-08-2010 01:00AM

Victor

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Arrange for her post to be sent to a PO box.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1983/en/act/pub/0024/sec0084.html#zza24y1983s84

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#5 02-08-2010 10:28AM

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Lanny77 wrote: »

Can we sue if she continues?

Why would you be suing for your friend?

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#6 02-08-2010 11:37AM

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This person is in Belgium so any discussion of Irish law here is moot.

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