Chief Constable of South Wales Police
- Date 6 July 2022
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 42: Not upheld
The complainant requested a copy of legal advice concerning the supply of crack pipes to crack users. South Wales Police withheld the information requested under section 42 (legal professional privilege) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that South Wales Police correctly applied section 42 to the withheld information. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. First-tier tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) information rights appeal EA/2022/0209 appeal dismissed.