The complainant requested information from West Mercia Police relating to a raid on the home of two named individuals. West Mercia Police refused to confirm or deny holding relevant information, citing sections 30 (investigations and proceedings) and 40 (personal information). The Information Commissioner’s decision is that West Mercia Police was entitled neither to confirm nor deny holding relevant information. The Information Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 40 – Complaint Not upheld
[2012] UKICO FS50404916
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 03 September 2021; Ref: scu.529540