Chief Constable Greater Manchester Police
- Date 13 March 2025
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 31(1)(a): Upheld, FOI 31(1)(b): Upheld
The complainant submitted an information request to the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for copies of named Information Sharing Agreements.
The Commissioner’s decision is that GMP was not entitled to rely upon sections 31(1)(a) and (b)(law enforcement) of FOIA as the exemptions had been applied ‘blanket fashion’ to the requested information.
The Commissioner requires GMP to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
• Disclose the requested information, with any personal data redacted in accordance with his guidance.
GMP must take these steps within 30 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.