Request for information on force procedure

Reference: 24014

Date Added: Thursday, July 25, 2024

Category: Correspondence

Disclosure Details

Two duties are placed on public authorities under Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). Notwithstanding applicable exemptions, the first duty at, Section 1(1) (a), is to confirm or deny whether the information specified in a request is held. The second duty at, Section1 (1) (b), is to disclose information that has been confirmed as being held. Under the provisions of those sections of the FOIA, we can confirm that the information you seek below is not held by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent.

You have requested the following information:

1. If an individual walked into Currys, picked up a laptop, refused to pay and walked out with the laptop would the police get involved?

No information held – The OPCC and Gwent Police are two separate organisations. The role of the OPCC is to hold the police to account, we are not able to get involved in operational policing, so you may wish to contact Gwent Police directly for the information requested via the following link I want to find information about the police | Gwent Police

2. If an individual walked into Currys picked up a laptop and paid for the device but Currys refused to give the device to the customer, would the police get involved?

3. If an individual walked into Currys picked up a laptop, paid for the device and software extras, took them home as an early Christmas present. However, as faults were found the laptop was taken back twice and left in Currys possession. Both returns were within the Government 14 day return policy. However, if Currys refuse a refund would the police get involved with an investigation of theft?

4. What are the differences between questions 1, 2 and 3?

5. What are all of Sir Robert Peels Principles of Policing?

Under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we are not required to provide information if it is already reasonably accessible to you. The information you have requested is reasonably accessible by other means. Please see the following link: Definition of policing by consent - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

1.1. Will you confirm the legitimate Constables Oath in full? This request does not fall within the Freedom of Information Act.

2.2. Will you reply with the full declaration you have sworn to honour, in your position of Police and Crime Commissioner? This request does not fall within the Freedom of Information Act.

3.3. Will you attempt to ensure the law is being implemented to its fullest in the relevant complaint with Currys and xxxxxxx? This request does not fall within the Freedom of Information Act.

The Freedom of Information Act is a public disclosure regime, not a private regime. Any information disclosed under the Act is thereafter deemed to be in the public domain, and therefore freely available to the general public and will be published on the OPCC website.

You have the right to appeal our decision if you think it is incorrect. Should you feel dissatisfied with this response or the way in which your request was handled, information on the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent FOI Appeals Procedure can be found on our website:

https://www.gwent.pcc.police.uk/en/transparency/know-your-rights/your-information-rights/freedom-of-information/appeals-process/

If you remain dissatisfied after an internal review decision, you have the right to apply to the Information Commissioner’s Office. The Commissioner is an independent regulator whose details can be found using the following link https://ico.org.uk/

You can also write to the Information Commissioner’s Office at the following address:

Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF