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Staffordshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 5 Oct 2017

The complainant made a three part request about an assessment (the ‘Assessment’) which was undertaken in connection with two criminal investigations by Staffordshire Police (‘SP’). In respect of part (1) of the request, SP disclosed some information but withheld the remainder citing the exemptions at sections 40(2)(personal information) and 31(1)(a), (b) and (g) (law enforcement) … Continue reading Staffordshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 5 Oct 2017

Surrey Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Oct 2022

The complainant has requested video recordings and/or written transcripts of any interviews Surrey Police conducted with Jimmy Savile. Surrey Police said it had transcribed the interview it held with Savile and it referred him to redacted copies that are in the public domain. It refused the remainder of the request under section 14(1) of FOIA, … Continue reading Surrey Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Oct 2022

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 4 Oct 2022

The complainant has requested a copy of correspondence from the Metropolitan Police (the MPS) to the FBI regarding a historical murder. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities the requested information is not held by MPS. However, the Commissioner finds that the MPS breached section 10(1) of FOIA as it failed to … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 4 Oct 2022

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice) 162912: ICO 1 Nov 2022

The complainant has requested a murder file from the Metropolitan Police Service (the ‘MPS’). The MPS would ‘neither confirm nor deny’ (NCND) holding the information citing sections 30(3) (Investigations and proceedings), 31(3) (Law enforcement), 38(2) (Health and safety) and 40(5) (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MPS was not entitled to … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice) 162912: ICO 1 Nov 2022

Merseyside Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Oct 2022

The complainant requested information relating to an arrest for drone use at Aintree racecourse, specifically the offence details and the amount of money seized. Merseyside Police initially refused the request citing various subsections of section 30 of FOIA, (the exemption for investigations and proceedings conducted by public authorities). Following an internal review, Merseyside Police maintained … Continue reading Merseyside Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Oct 2022

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 2 Mar 2022

The complainant has requested information from the Metropolitan Police Service (the ‘MPS’) about a certain criminal threshold and why an action taken by a named individual did not meet that threshold. The MPS refused to confirm or deny whether it held information regarding this, citing the exemptions at sections 40(5) (Personal information), 30(3) (Investigations and … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 2 Mar 2022

Civil Nuclear Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 3 Mar 2022

The complainant submitted a request to Civil Nuclear Constabulary (‘CNC’) requesting information relating to relating to UFO/UAP incidents over the past 70 years. CNC refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 12(1) of FOI as a basis for non-disclosure, however it later changed its position and stated that it did not hold the requested … Continue reading Civil Nuclear Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 3 Mar 2022

Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 17 Oct 2022

The complainant requested information relating to the non-compliance and enforcement of 20mph speed zones via Fixed Penalty Notices in Oxford from Thames Valley Police (TVP). Thames Valley Police provided the complainant with a link which it said contained the requested information. From the evidence provided to the Commissioner in this case, it is clear that … Continue reading Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 17 Oct 2022

Norfolk Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 Oct 2021

The complainant has requested information relating to the number of active duty serving police officers stationed throughout the force broken down by police station and geographic area from Norfolk Constabulary. The Commissioner’s decision is that Norfolk Constabulary properly engaged section 31(1) and the public interest lies in maintaining the exemption. Therefore no steps are to … Continue reading Norfolk Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 Oct 2021

K, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire Police: CA 24 Jun 2009

K renewed his application for leave to appeal against refusal of judicial review of the decision of his chief constable to dispense with his services. Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 1197 Links: Bailii Statutes: Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004 13 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v Chief Constable … Continue reading K, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire Police: CA 24 Jun 2009

The Independent Police Complaints Commission, Regina (On the Application of) v Commissioner Of Police Of the Metropolis: Admn 3 Jul 2009

Delay defeated Request for review A police dog had bitten a child on his arrest. His mother complained and again at the handling of her complaint by the IPCC. The MPS had disciplined in accordance with a letter from the IPCC, and having acted refused to re-open the complaint. Held: An early letter from the … Continue reading The Independent Police Complaints Commission, Regina (On the Application of) v Commissioner Of Police Of the Metropolis: Admn 3 Jul 2009

Police Federation of England and Wales and Others, Regina (On the Application of) v the Secretary for the Home Department and Another: Admn 17 Mar 2009

The Claimants are challenging the decision of the Home Secretary to introduce new tables of lump sum commutation factors, for the purposes of Regulation B7(7) of the Police Pensions Regulations 1987 Judges: Cox DBE J Citations: [2009] EWHC 488 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.346915

Palomares v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 11 Oct 1996

The Chief Constable appealed a finding of false imprisonment. The claimant had been arrested, but later the charges were dismissed. The jury found on the trial for malicious prosecution that the officers had not believed the truth of the allegations they had made. The plaintiff had insulted the officer and later apologised. The defendant appealed … Continue reading Palomares v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 11 Oct 1996

Sussex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 14 Oct 2022

The complainant requested copies of emails relating to a specific email account of a senior officer containing the words ‘drone’, ‘Gatwick’, and ‘witness’ between certain dates. Sussex Police refused the request citing that the information would be withheld citing section 30 (1) (a) (investigations and proceedings) and section 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner … Continue reading Sussex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 14 Oct 2022

Kumar v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: CA 31 Jan 1995

The claimant complained that in instituting and continuing a patently hopeless prosecution for rape, based only on the evidence of a woman who had made repeated false allegations of rape, the police had acted in breach of a duty of care to him. Held: The claimant’s appeal against the striking out of his claim failed. … Continue reading Kumar v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: CA 31 Jan 1995

Chief Constable of Essex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 18 Nov 2021

The complainant requested information from the Chief Constable of Essex Police (‘Essex Police’) relating to employees training on mental health and Essex Police’s powers under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). By the date of this notice Essex Police had not issued a substantive response to this request. The Commissioner’s decision is that Essex Police … Continue reading Chief Constable of Essex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 18 Nov 2021

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice) 166029: ICO 1 Nov 2022

The complainant has requested information about expenditure on informants from the Metropolitan Police Service (the ‘MPS’). The MPS provided some information but would neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding the remainder citing sections 23(5) (Information supplied by, or concerning, certain Security Bodies), 24(2) (National security), 30(3) (Investigations and proceedings), 31(3) (Law enforcement), 38(2) (Health and … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice) 166029: ICO 1 Nov 2022

Taylor v Anderton (Police Complaints Authority Intervening): CA 19 Jan 1995

Reports, which had been prepared for the purposes of a police complaint procedure, could be entitled to protection from disclosure under a public interest immunity certificate. The court also considered the relationship between the documentation and the decision as to whether a trial wasto be by judge alone, or with a jury. Cost is also … Continue reading Taylor v Anderton (Police Complaints Authority Intervening): CA 19 Jan 1995

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50579646: ICO 5 Aug 2015

ICO The complainant has requested information relating to the injury on duty award review conducted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary (‘the Constabulary’). The Constabulary considered that the request was vexatious and relied on section 14(1) of the FOIA to refuse to comply with it. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Constabulary was entitled to refuse … Continue reading Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50579646: ICO 5 Aug 2015

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50580353: ICO 5 Aug 2015

ICO The complainant made a series of requests for information over a short period of time to Avon and Somerset Constabulary (‘the Constabulary’) about its injury on duty (‘IOD’) award review. The Constabulary considered that all the requests were vexatious and relied on section 14(1) of the FOIA to refuse to comply with them. The … Continue reading Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50580353: ICO 5 Aug 2015

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50580163: ICO 5 Aug 2015

ICO The complainant has requested information about a legal declaration on a questionnaire. Avon and Somerset Constabulary (‘the Constabulary’) refused the request, relying on section 21 of the FOIA (information accessible to the applicant by other means). The Information Commissioner’s decision is that the Constabulary has incorrectly applied section 21 of the FOIA and that … Continue reading Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50580163: ICO 5 Aug 2015

Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50578306: ICO 6 Jul 2015

ICO The complainant has requested information concerning the use of RIPA (the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) by Thames Valley Police (‘TVP’). TVP refused the request as being ‘vexatious’. The Commissioner’s decision is that the request is not vexatious and he requires TVP to disclose the requested information or issue a fresh refusal notice … Continue reading Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice) FS50578306: ICO 6 Jul 2015

Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 7 Jul 2015

The complainant requested from Thames Valley Police (the police) a copy of a report by a named civilian investigator concerning events at a named college. The complainant made clear that, in making his request, he did not want to be provided with the names of abused minors. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on a balance … Continue reading Thames Valley Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 7 Jul 2015

Camiller v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: CA 14 May 1999

Where a civil trial was being conducted before a jury, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict, the proper and normal costs order was that costs should be in cause. A reluctance by one party to accept a majority verdict made no difference. Citations: Times 08-Jun-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1418 Jurisdiction: England and … Continue reading Camiller v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: CA 14 May 1999

Chief Constable of Merseyside Police v Knox (Victmisation): EAT 22 Jan 2021

The Claimant in the Employment Tribunal, a police officer serving with the Respondent Force, made a number of subject access requests to the Respondent’s Data Access Unit (DAU). One of these, made in 2017, (SAR1) was for all emails sent within the Force ‘with a connection to me’ between 2002 and 2017. The Respondent was … Continue reading Chief Constable of Merseyside Police v Knox (Victmisation): EAT 22 Jan 2021

Vince and Another v Dorset Police: CA 30 Jul 1992

Appeal from order on appellant to ensure proper manning of custody suites. Whether ‘acting Sergeant’ could operate as a custody officer. Citations: [1992] EWCA Civ 19, [1993] 1 WLR 415, [1993] 2 All ER 321 Links: Bailii Statutes: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 36(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Vince and Another v Dorset Police: CA 30 Jul 1992

Regina v Police Complaints Authority ex parte Hanratty: 25 Jul 1995

The court was asked whether the Police Complaints Authority had a power to re-open its own decision. Brooke J said: ‘Each of these cases turns on the particular statutory background . . (I leave open for another day) the question whether in any conceivable circumstances the PCA might be able to reopen a decision. I … Continue reading Regina v Police Complaints Authority ex parte Hanratty: 25 Jul 1995

Hertfordshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 19 Nov 2021

The complainant has requested information from Hertfordshire Constabulary (‘the Constabulary’) regarding injury awards pursuant to the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Constabulary was entitled to apply section 12 of the FOIA – exceeds appropriate limit, and that it has complied with the requirement of section 16 of the FOIA … Continue reading Hertfordshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 19 Nov 2021

Chief Constable Kent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

On 16 June 2021 the complainant requested from the Chief Constable of Kent Police (‘Kent police’) information relating to complaints by the public regarding police conduct. Kent Police provided a response to this request on 15 October 2021. The Commissioner’s decision is that Kent Police has failed to respond to the request within 20 working … Continue reading Chief Constable Kent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Oct 2021

The complainant requested the audio or transcripts of telephone calls between specified parties during a specified timeframe. West Yorkshire Police neither confirmed nor denied holding the requested information, citing sections 40(5) (personal information) and 30(3) (investigations and proceedings) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that West Yorkshire Police was entitled to rely on section 30(3) … Continue reading Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Oct 2021

Saunders, Regina (On the Application of) v Independent Police Complaints Commission and Others: CA 14 Jan 2009

Interlocutory application which raises the question whether the court should permit an appeal to proceed in circumstances in which the appellant and the respondents had reached a settlement on all issues save as to the costs of the appeal so far. Judges: Sir Anthony Clarke, MR Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 187 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England … Continue reading Saunders, Regina (On the Application of) v Independent Police Complaints Commission and Others: CA 14 Jan 2009

Devon and Cornwall Police v Town (Sex Discrimination): EAT 10 Sep 2020

The Claimant was a police officer who was transferred from her Response Team to the Crime Management Hub after she became pregnant. There had been a risk assessment indicating that she could safely remain with the Response Team if certain adjustments were made but the Devon and Cornwell Police had a general policy that police … Continue reading Devon and Cornwall Police v Town (Sex Discrimination): EAT 10 Sep 2020

South Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

The complainant has submitted a multi-part request for information. In respect of part (1) of the request, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) disclosed a copy of its data protection policy, with redactions under section 31 (Law enforcement) of the FOIA. It refused to comply with the remainder of the request on the grounds that it was … Continue reading South Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

South Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 1 Mar 2022

The complainant has requested information about a deceased police officer including complaints made about him, his disciplinary record and reports relating to misconduct. South Yorkshire Police (‘SYP’) would neither confirm nor deny whether it held the requested information, citing the exemption at section 38(2) (Health and safety) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that SYP … Continue reading South Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 1 Mar 2022

Chief Constable West Midlands Police, Regina (on The Application of) v Panel Chair, Police Misconduct Panel and Another: Admn 4 Jun 2020

Application for judicial review brought by the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, the Claimant, against the Decision on Outcome reached by the Police Misconduct Panel following a gross misconduct hearing concerning the interested party, Officer A. Citations: [2020] EWHC 1400 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.651202

West Mercia Police (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Sep 2011

The complainant requested information relating to a police investigation. Having had his first requests refused on the grounds of exceeding the cost threshold he then submitted 24 separate requests on the same day. The public authority aggregated the cost of compliance with these requests and again refused to disclose this information on the grounds that … Continue reading West Mercia Police (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Sep 2011

Independent Police Complaints Commission, Regina (on the Application of) v the Chief Constable of West Mercia and Another: Admn 4 May 2007

The IPCC had directed the defendant to hold disciplinary proceedings against a constable, but the defendant having begun proceedings immediately stayed them. Judges: Keith J Citations: [2007] EWHC 1035 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.252405

Police Service of Northern Ireland (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 31 Oct 2022

The complainant has requested information about the ballistic history of a weapon used in a specific crime. Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) refused to confirm or deny whether it holds the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that PSNI is entitled to rely on section 30(3) of FOIA to refuse to confirm or deny that … Continue reading Police Service of Northern Ireland (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 31 Oct 2022

Evans and Another v The Chief Constable of The South Wales Police: QBD 16 Nov 2017

‘Do the provisions of paragraphs 7(1) and 7(2) of Schedule 3 to the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 entitle a Chief Constable to deduct the full sums of Incapacity Benefit (IB) and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) from the injury pension paid to a former police officer in weeks in a year after the year … Continue reading Evans and Another v The Chief Constable of The South Wales Police: QBD 16 Nov 2017

Linse, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: Admn 29 May 2020

Whether a certificate of motor insurance which may be avoided for non-disclosure is nevertheless a ‘valid’ certificate of insurance within the meaning of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Retention and Disposal of Seized Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2005 Citations: [2020] EWHC 1288 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Road Traffic Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Linse, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: Admn 29 May 2020

Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis v Bangs: Admn 3 Mar 2014

Where the police were objecting to the disclosure to a person affected of information relied upon before a magistrate to obtain a search and seizure warrant, the magistrates’ court was not functus officio, and any challenge to the withholding was an issue for the magistrates’ court. The court acknowledged that the public interest might demand … Continue reading Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis v Bangs: Admn 3 Mar 2014

Cronin, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 20 Nov 2002

The applicant had had his premises searched. He sought to challenge the basis on which search warrant had been granted. He argued that under the Convention, it was necessary for the magistrates to provide a written record of the reasons for granting the warrant. Held: Where the information laid was itself sufficient to account for … Continue reading Cronin, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 20 Nov 2002

Wiltshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 7 May 2020

The complainant requested information about parking issues. Wiltshire Police did not comply with the request, citing section 14(1) (Vexatious request) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Wiltshire Police has applied section 14(1) of the FOIA appropriately. The Commissioner does not require Wiltshire Police to take any steps as a result of this decision. … Continue reading Wiltshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 7 May 2020

Dyfed Powys Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 May 2020

The complainant requested information about the implementation of Project Servator. Dyfed Powys Police provided some information, but withheld other information under sections 24 and 31 of the FOIA. It also refused to confirm or deny whether it held other information by virtue of section 23(5) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Dyfed Powys … Continue reading Dyfed Powys Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 May 2020

A, Regina (on the application of) v South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 9 May 2007

Six youths challenged decisions that they should be prosecuted for offences of criminal damage rather than be given warnings in accordance with the Final Warning Scheme. They said that they had not sought representation at the police station after being told that they would receive only warnings. This was denied by the police. That denial … Continue reading A, Regina (on the application of) v South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 9 May 2007

Cassin v London Borough of Bexley and Commissioner of Police for Metropolis: CA 8 Feb 1999

A local authority was negligent in having removed bollards from a roadway before a demonstration to prevent them being used as missiles, the road was not immediately closed, causing the accident. They should have liaised properly with the Police. Citations: Times 15-Feb-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 740 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Personal Injury Updated: 01 December … Continue reading Cassin v London Borough of Bexley and Commissioner of Police for Metropolis: CA 8 Feb 1999

Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Nov 2013

The complainant requested copies of the marked pages in the A-Z map book located during the Robert Napper murder investigation. The Metropolitan Police Service (‘the MPS’) refused to provide the information by applying the exemption to disclosure in section 30(1) and section 40(2) and (3) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MPS … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Nov 2013

Chief Constable of the Thames Valley Police v Kellaway: 2000

Citations: [2000] IRLR 170 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Ashraf v Francis W Birkett and Sons Ltd EAT 20-Jul-2001 The employee had been selected for redundancy. He claimed both race and disability discrimination. He appealed a rejection of race discrimination claim. He said that the Meek case required the decision to deal … Continue reading Chief Constable of the Thames Valley Police v Kellaway: 2000

Burke v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 12 Jan 1999

The claimant had lost actions for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and assault. He sought leave to appeal out of time. Held: The reasons for requesting an adjournment were quite inadequate, and in the light of Kitching, the case was hopeless. Leave refused. Judges: Lord Justice Simon Brown Mr Justice Wilson Citations: [1999] EWCA Civ 548 … Continue reading Burke v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 12 Jan 1999

Dyfed Powys Police (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Mar 2012

ICO The complainant requested the current rank and role of a named individual including possible roles as a support officer or probationer. Dyfed Powys Police (DPP) refused to confirm or deny if it held this information and cited the exemption provided by section 40(5) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s decision is … Continue reading Dyfed Powys Police (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Mar 2012

Dyfed Powys Police (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Dec 2012

ICO The complainant asked how and why given the Code of Conduct in place at the time, a serving Dyfed-Powys Police Officer could allegedly be found to be trespassing into his home, and allegedly conspiring in a theft of his personal belongings. He also wanted to know under what authority a named DPP employee had … Continue reading Dyfed Powys Police (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Dec 2012

Kent Police (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

The complainant requested information relating to the Kent Police’s (the Police’s) investigation of an allegation of the theft of a vehicle that he had reported. The Police withheld the requested information on the basis of section 30(1)(b) of FOIA. The Commissioner concluded that some of the requested information was in fact the complainant’s personal data … Continue reading Kent Police (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

Avon and Somerset Police Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Aug 2012

ICO Southwest One is a joint venture between the Somerset County Council, Avon and Somerset Police Authority, Taunton Deane Borough Council and IBM in order to manage support services for the three public authorities. The complainant submitted a request to Avon and Somerset Police Authority (the Police Authority) for a copy of the MoU signed … Continue reading Avon and Somerset Police Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Aug 2012

Northumbria Police (Decision Notice): ICO 16 May 2012

ICO The complainant has requested information about the public authority’s processes for dealing with complaints. The public authority advised that the information was already available to him and provided links to the relevant documentation, thereby stating that the information was exempt by virtue of section 21 of the FOIA. The Information Commissioner’s decision is that … Continue reading Northumbria Police (Decision Notice): ICO 16 May 2012

Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Dec 2009

The complainant requested the total amount of money Croydon Police has spent in each of the last three years on paying informants. The public authority refused the request, citing subsections within section 41 (information provided in confidence), section 30 (criminal investigations), section 31 (law enforcement) and section 38 (health and safety). Following an internal review, … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Dec 2009

Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Dec 2009

The complainant requested any information held by the public authority as to how a plot to hijack passenger planes and fly them into targets in London had, as disclosed in a statement made by the President of the United States, been averted as a result of information gathered by the US Central Intelligence Agency. The … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Dec 2009

Ministero Dell’Interno (Limite D’Age Pour Le Recrutement Des Commissaires De Police) (Social Policy – Prohibition of Discrimination On Grounds of Age – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Social policy – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Directive 2000/78/EC – Article 2(2), Article 4(1) and Article 6(1) – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of age – National legislation fixing a maximum age limit … Continue reading Ministero Dell’Interno (Limite D’Age Pour Le Recrutement Des Commissaires De Police) (Social Policy – Prohibition of Discrimination On Grounds of Age – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Patel v The Commissioner of The Police of The Metropolis (Religion or Belief Discrimination): EAT 11 Mar 2020

The Claimant (a Hindu police officer) claimed religious discrimination arising out of a decision taken by a Chief Inspector in 2018 that he could not transfer to the Brent area because of his long association with the Hindu Temple in Neasden. A year later in 2019 a different Chief Inspector indicated that the rationale for … Continue reading Patel v The Commissioner of The Police of The Metropolis (Religion or Belief Discrimination): EAT 11 Mar 2020

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Jun 2019

The complainant requested details of allegations made about The London College UCK. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has breached section 10(1) of the FOIA in that it failed to provide a valid response to the request within the statutory time frame of 20 working days. The Commissioner requires the MPS … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Jun 2019

Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police: CA 5 Feb 2008

Allegation f failure by the police to protect the claimant from a violent partner Judges: Pill, Sedley, Rimer LJJ Citations: [2008] EWCA Civ 39 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Hertfordshire Police v Van Colle; Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police HL 30-Jul-2008 Police Obligations to Witnesses is Limited … Continue reading Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police: CA 5 Feb 2008

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 24 Jun 2019

The complainant requested information regarding a particular criminal investigation. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service failed to respond to the request within 20 working days and has therefore breached section 10 of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the MPS to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 24 Jun 2019

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 19 Jun 2019

The complainant has requested a copy of a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO)’s report written in connection with a case concerning alleged misconduct in public office from the Metropolitan Police Service (the ‘MPS’). The MPS refused to provide the requested information citing the exemptions at 30(1)(a) (investigations and proceedings) and 40(2) (personal information) of the FOIA. … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 19 Jun 2019

Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 9 Jul 2019

The complainant requested information relating to the Self Evident App. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has breached section 10(1) of the FOIA in that it failed to provide a valid response to the request within the statutory time frame of 20 working days. The Commissioner requires the MPS to issue … Continue reading Metropolitan Police Service (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 9 Jul 2019

Gregory v The Commissioner of The Police for The Metropolis: QBD 27 Nov 2014

Issues of law relating to jury trial in civil cases, in particular the need for the timely application by a party that a matter be tried with a jury rather than by judge alone. The appeal is against an order refusing the claimant’s application for trial by jury in a claim for damages arising out … Continue reading Gregory v The Commissioner of The Police for The Metropolis: QBD 27 Nov 2014

Hampshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 May 2020

The complainant requested information, in a four-part request, relating to meetings Hampshire Police held with the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, together with details of complaints / allegations, associated correspondence and actions taken. Hampshire Constabulary provided some of the requested information. It refused to provide the remainder citing section 12(1) of FOIA, as to do … Continue reading Hampshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 May 2020