Lancashire Constabulary
- Date 8 October 2022
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 30(1): Upheld
The complainant made a request for the total cost to date of ‘Operation Sheridan’ showing separately the amount expended on legal advice. Lancashire Constabulary refused to provide this, citing sections 30(1)(a) and section 30(1)(b) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information falls within the exemption at section 30(1)(b) of FOIA, and the balance of the public interests favours withholding it. The Commissioner does not require Lancashire Constabulary to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.