Chief Constable Merseyside Police
- Date 31 March 2026
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to the vehicle of a named third party. Merseyside Police would neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding the requested information, citing sections 31(3) (law enforcement) and 40(5B) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Merseyside Police is entitled to NCND whether the requested information is held, by virtue of section 40(5B)(a)(i) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.