British Transport Police

The complainant requested information about the number of reported incidents for a specified rail network and time period. British Transport Police (‘BTP’). BTP advised that to comply with the request would exceed the appropriate limit at section 12 of FOIA. The complainant did not consider that BTP had provided him with adequate advice and assistance about his request, as required under section 16 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that BTP complied with its duty under section 16 of FOIA. No steps are required.