West Midlands Police
- Date 13 December 2023
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to lost or stolen vehicles. West Midlands Police (“WMP”) refused to comply with the request, citing section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA as its basis for doing so.
The Commissioner’s decision is that WMP was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that WMP complied with its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require WMP to take any further steps.