Staffordshire Police

The complainant has requested copies of problem profile assessments related to child sexual exploitation from Staffordshire Police (SP). Having initially cited section 14 (Vexatious or repeated requests) to refuse to respond with the request, SP subsequently advised that to comply with it would exceed the appropriate limit at section 12 (Cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that SP was entitled to refuse to comply with the request on the basis of section 12(1) and that there was no breach of section 16 (1) (Advice and assistance)of the FOIA. No steps are required.