Cumbria Constabulary
- Date 10 March 2014
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 24: Upheld, FOI 31: Upheld
The complainant requested information from Cumbria Constabulary about four visits to the area by members of the Royal family. Cumbria Constabulary advised that it does not hold all the requested information. However it confirmed that it held information about overtime costs incurred in relation to three of the visits enquired about. It refused to disclose that information citing sections 24(1) (national security), 31(1)(a) (law enforcement) and 38(1)(a) and (b) (health and safety) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Cumbria Constabulary withheld the information incorrectly. The Commissioner requires Cumbria Constabulary to disclose the withheld overtime information to the complainant to ensure compliance with the legislation.