Chief Constable Police Service of Northern Ireland

The complainant has requested, under FOIA, the custody image of a convicted sex offender. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (‘PSNI’) refused the request, citing sections 38(1) (health and safety) and 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information is exempt under section 40(2) of FOIA. PSNI was correct to withhold it under that exemption. The Commissioner does not require further steps.