Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
- Date 26 April 2023
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 24: Not upheld, FOI 30(1): Not upheld, FOI 30(2): Not upheld
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is entitled to refuse the request under sections 24(1) (National Security) and 30(1) and (2) (Investigations and Proceedings) of FOIA. However, the PSNI breached section 10 of FOIA as they failed to provide their respond within 20 working days of receipt. No steps are required as a result of this decision.