FOI 0254-2024/25 - FOI Requests

Request

Only for the first 100 FOIA requests received in 2024, how many of these requests received a response where:

Q1) the s40(2) exemption was cited

Q2) another exemption was cited

Q3) the information was provided (with or without redaction)

Q4) For only those requests where an exemption was cited, how many were the subject of an internal review and

Q5) How many of these internal reviews resulted in a different response (such as the information was then provided or a different exemption was cited).

If it is the case that less than 100 FOIA requests have been received in 2024, please provide the same information as above, but only for the requests in 2024 that have received a response.

Response

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Q1. 23

Q2. 45

Q3. 41

Q4. 2

Q5. 1

Please note that a response may have more than one exemption cited.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.