Derbyshire Constabulary

The complainant has requested information about whether Derbyshire Constabulary is, has or would ever pay child rapists for information. Derbyshire Constabulary explained that it was neither confirming nor denying whether it held any information by virtue of section 12(2) (Exceeding the appropriate limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Derbyshire Constabulary is entitled to rely on section 12(2) of the FOIA to neither confirm nor deny whether it holds the requested information. She also considers that Derbyshire Constabulary has complied with section 10(1) (Time for compliance) of the FOIA. The Commissioner does not require Derbyshire Constabulary to take any steps as a result of this decision.