Chief Constable Kent Police
- Date 29 January 2024
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 12(2): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Chief Constable of Kent Police relating to non-crime hate incidents. Kent Police refused to confirm or deny whether it held information within the scope of the request, citing section 12(2) (cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Kent Police was entitled to apply section 12(2) of FOIA. He is also satisfied that Kent Police met its obligation under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require Kent Police to take any further action.