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Dorset Police

  • Date 17 March 2022
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld

The complainant requested from the Chief Constable of Dorset Police (“Dorset Police”) information relating to reports passed to Dorset Police from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to investigate.

The Commissioner’s decision is that Dorset Police was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of the FOIA. He also finds that Dorset Police met its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA to offer advice and assistance. 

The Commissioner does not require Dorset Police to take any steps.