Link for IOC full Decision notice pdf file: Chief Constable West Yorkshire Police (Police and criminal justice) [2025] UKICO 340275 (5 June 2025)
The complainant has requested information from West Yorkshire Police (WYP) relating to a historical criminal prosecution. WYP refused to confirm or deny whether the requested information was held under section 40(5B) of FOIA as to do so would disclose personal information. The Commissioner considers that WYP was correct to apply section 40(5B) of FOIA in this case. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.