West Mercia Police (Police and criminal justice) [2023] UKICO 247265 (23 October 2023)


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Cite as: [2023] UKICO 247265

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West Mercia Police

The complainant has requested information from the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police (WMP) regarding the number of officers on duty for a specific date. WMP refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 31(1)(a) of FOIA) (the law enforcement exemption).The Commissioner’s decision is that WMP was entitled to rely on section 31(1)(a) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require further steps.

FOI 31(1)(a): Complaint not upheld

Decision notice: 247265


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