Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

The complainant has requested information on recent deaths in the locality. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary (‘HIOWC’) refused the request, citing sections 30 (Investigations and proceedings) and 38 (Health and safety) of FOIA. 2. The Commissioner’s decision is that HIOWC was entitled to rely on section 30(1)(a) of FOIA to refuse the request. 3. The Commissioner does not require any steps as a result of this decision.