Chief Constable Hertfordshire Constabulary

The complainant has requested information about operational firearms and ammunition from Hertfordshire Constabulary. Hertfordshire Constabulary initially disclosed some information, but refused to disclose the remainder, citing sections 24(1) (National security) and 31(1) (Law enforcement) of FOIA. It would also neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding further information, citing sections 24(2) and 31(3) of FOIA.
During the Commissioner’s investigation, Hertfordshire Constabulary revised its position. It disclosed further information but would NCND holding anything further, maintaining its reliance on sections 24(2) and 31(3) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that Hertfordshire Constabulary was entitled to rely on section 24(2) of FOIA to NCND holding the remaining information. He finds breaches of sections 10(1) (Time for compliance) and 17(1) and (3) (Refusal of request). He does not require any steps.