Metropolitan Police Service

The complainant has requested information relating to a criminal investigation, from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS would neither confirm nor deny holding any information, citing sections 30(3) (Investigations and proceedings), 31(3) (Law enforcement), 40(5B)(a)(i) (Personal information) and 42(2) (Legal professional privilege) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that section 40(5B)(a)(i) is properly engaged. No steps are required.