Metropolitan Police Service
- Date 4 August 2022
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 31: Not upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant has requested a copy of body worn video (BWV) footage in connection with a police shooting, from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS refused to provide the footage, citing sections 30(1) (Investigations and proceedings), 31(1) (Law enforcement), 38(1) (Health and safety) and 40(2) (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that sections 40(2) and 31(1) are both properly engaged. No steps are required.