Hampshire Constabulary
- Date 10 December 2021
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
1. The complainant requested information from Hampshire Constabulary (“the Constabulary”) relating to the forms used by officers to request examination of digital devices.
2. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Constabulary was entitled to refuse to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the FOIA, and that it has complied with its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA to provide adequate advice and assistance to the complainant.
3. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any further steps.