Forces in breach of FOI code of practice, says ICO

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Forces in breach of FOI code of practice, says ICO

Northamptonshire Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary and North Yorkshire Police are not conforming to Freedom of Information Code of Practice in regards to timeliness, says ICO.

Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham

Date - 26th October 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has made recommendations to the forces relating to time limits for responding to FOI requests. This year all three force made a self-referral to the ICO regarding the timeliness of their responses...

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