West Midlands Police
- Date 19 January 2017
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to an alleged assault in which he was involved. West Midlands Police refused to confirm or deny holding the requested information citing section 40(5) of the FOIA (personal information). The Commissioner’s decision is that the section 40(5)(a) exemption is engaged. The Commissioner does not require West Midlands Police to take any steps as a result of this decision. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2017/0012 allowed in part.