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Cite as: [2024] UKICO 285474
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Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police
The complainant has requested information about an incident in which the car of a high profile individual was reportedly stopped by police in error. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) would neither confirm nor deny that it held the requested information, citing section 40(5B)(a)(i) (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that GMP was not entitled to apply section 40(5B)(a)(i) to refuse to confirm or deny whether it holds any information falling within the scope of the request. The Commissioner requires GMP to confirm or deny that it holds information falling within the scope of the request. If it does hold information, either this information must be disclosed in accordance with section 1(1)(b) of FOIA, or GMP must explain the exemption(s) being relied upon to withhold it, in accordance with its obligations under section 17 of FOIA.FOI 40: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 285474