South Yorkshire Police

The complainant has requested information about an alleged decision not to investigate reports of child sex exploitation (CSE). South Yorkshire Police (SYP) refused the request citing section 14(1) FOIA (vexatious request). The Commissioner’s decision is that SYP is entitled to rely on section 14(1) to refuse the request. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.