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Chief Constable Cheshire Constabulary

  • Date 17 February 2026
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 14(1): Upheld

The Commissioner’s decision is that the complainant’s request for information about a pre-verdict briefing associated with the Lucy Letby case isn’t a vexatious request under section 14(1) of FOIA. Cheshire Constabulary must take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: Provide the complainant with a fresh response to their request that doesn’t rely on section 14(1) of FOIA.