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WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE AUTHORITY
APPEAL PROCEDURE- FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
This procedure explains how to make an appeal if you are dissatisfied with the way the Police Authority has dealt with your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.
It is the Authority's intention to respond positively to any appeals which are made and to ensure that anyone who makes an appeal is dealt with fairly.
HOW TO APPEAL
Appeals should be made in writing and should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive
West Yorkshire Police Authority
Ploughland House
62 George Street
Wakefield WF1 1DL
HOW THE POLICE AUTHORITY WILL CONSIDER APPEALS
Each appeal will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The appeal will not be considered by an Officer who was party to the original decision.
The Police Authority will aim to respond to appeals within 3 months. If this is not possible, the appellant will be contacted and given a later date for response.
Appeals will be considered by two Senior Officers of the Police Authority.
The appeal panel will consider the information released against that which was requested and will make a full review of the papers associated with the original application.
If the review reverses the Authority's decision the information you have requested will be disclosed to you. If the appeal upholds the Authority's decision you will be contacted to explain the reasons why.
MAKING A FURTHER APPEAL
Once you have received a response from the Chief Executive and if you remain dissatisfied then you may complain to the Information Commissioner at the Office of the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF. Tel: 01625 54700.
