Summary: The complainant requested information relating to title disputes in relation to property believed to be stolen or acquired by fraud. South Wales Police initially stated it did not hold information relevant to the request but later confirmed that relevant information was held, but considered exempt under section 21 of the FOIA. The Commissioner-™s decision is that South Wales Police has correctly applied section 21(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that South Wales Police breached sections 10(1) and 17(1) in failing to identify relevant recorded information or issuing a refusal notice within the time for compliance, but requires no steps to be taken in this case.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld, FOI 17 - Complaint Upheld, FOI 21 - Complaint Not upheld