The complainant requested information from Northumbria Police about classification of crimes and numbers of crimes associated with an incident number. Northumbria Police refused to comply with the request citing section 12(1) (cost limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Northumbria Police was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. He also finds that Northumbria Police met its obligation under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require Northumbria Police to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
FOI 12: Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2022] UKICO 154405
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.680001
