Hampshire Constabulary
- Date 21 June 2023
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Upheld
The complainant has requested information from Hampshire Constabulary (“the public authority”) in relation to traffic offence/reports. The public authority refused to provide the information, citing section 12(1) of FOIA – cost exceeds the appropriate amount. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to apply section 12(1) of FOIA. However, he is not satisfied that it has met its obligation under section 16 of FOIA – advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.