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South Yorkshire Police

  • Date 23 March 2023
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 31: Not upheld

The complainant has requested the disciplinary / complaint records of a deceased police officer from South Yorkshire Police (“SYP”). SYP refused to provide the requested information citing sections 31(1)(g) (Law enforcement) and 38(1)(a) (Health and safety) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that SYP was entitled to rely on section 31 to withhold the requested information. No steps are required. Information Tribunal FTT EA/2023/0171 appeal dismissed.