Chief Constable of Dorset Police
- Date 9 June 2022
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 1: Upheld, FOI 10: Upheld
The complainant requested a copy of legal advice regarding political leafleting. While Dorset Police responded, it did not state whether or not it held a copy of the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that Dorset Police breached section 1(1)(a) and section 10(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires Dorset Police to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: issue a fresh response in accordance with FOIA.