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Chief Constable Cheshire Constabulary

  • Date 13 February 2026
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Upheld

The Commissioner’s decision is that Cheshire Constabulary isn’t entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the complainant’s request for information associated with the Lucy Letby case. The Commissioner requires Cheshire Constabulary to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: Issue the complainant with a fresh response to their request that doesn’t rely on section 12(1).