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 TVP failed to provide a definitive statement on whether it actually held information within the scope of the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that TVP has failed to comply with its duties under section 1(1)(a) of FOIA. It has also breached section 10(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires TVP to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. TVP must confirm or deny that it holds the requested information: and If it does hold the information, disclose it, or provide a refusal notice in accordance with its obligations under section 17 of FOIA.
FOI 1(1)(a): Complaint upheld FOI 10: Complaint upheld
Citations:
[2022] UKICO 157418
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 31 December 2022; Ref: scu.683129
