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Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police

  • Date 26 April 2023
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 31(1)(a): Not upheld, FOI 31(1)(b): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information about written off/damaged police vehicles from Dyfed Powys Police (“DPP”). DPP disclosed some information but refused to provide the withheld information citing section 31(1)(a) and (b) – (Law enforcement) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that DPP was entitled to rely on sections 31(1)(a) and (b) of FOIA to refuse to disclose the withheld information and the public interest favours maintaining the exemption. No steps are required as a result of this decision.