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Cite as: [2024] UKICO 258904
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Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary
The complainant has requested information relating to suspicions of fraud from Cambridgeshire Constabulary (the Constabulary). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Constabulary was entitled to rely on section 12(1) to refuse the request. The Commissioner also finds that the public authority did not comply with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Provide the complainant with appropriate advice and assistance to help them submit a request that falls within the appropriate limit. he public authority must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.FOI 12: Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 258904