Chief Constable of Essex Police

The complainant has requested information connected to a misconduct hearing from Essex Police. Essex Police refused to provide the requested information citing sections 21(1) (Information accessible to applicant by other means) and 32(1) (Court records) of FOIA. The citing of section 21(1) was not queried. Regarding the citing of section 32(1), the Commissioner’s decision is that it is not engaged. The Commissioner requires Essex Police to issue a fresh response which does not rely on section 32 of FOIA. Appropriate regard must be taken in respect of any personal information that is identified.