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Chief Constable Kent Police

  • Date 7 July 2026
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld

The complainant requested information about arrests made in relation to the Online Safety Act 2023. Kent Police relied on section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that Kent Police was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner also finds that Kent Police complied with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require Kent Police to take further steps.