Hampshire Constabulary
Chief Constable Alex Marshall
Police
Headquarters
William Old
West Hill
request-7742-
Romsey Road
[email address]
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DB
Telephone: 0845 045 45 45
Our ref: HC/00491/09
Direct dial: 01962 814757
Your ref:
Fax No: 01962 871204
Deaf/speech impaired minicom: 01962 875000
Email: [Hampshire Police request email]
March 2nd 2009
Dear Mr Old
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HC/00491/09
Your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act was received by the
Information Compliance Unit at Hampshire Constabulary on 9th February 2009 I note you
seek access to the following information:
1. Any force policy or procedure document from which it would be determined
whether such an officer’s salary would take account of that previous period in
the higher rank – in accordance with Reg.24(2) – or would alternatively be re-
started back at the lowest salary scale point for the higher rank, at the
commencement of each and every period of service in that higher rank.
2. Any force policy or procedure document that reported, considered or reviewed
the implications of the decision in Gill v Chief Constable of Merseyside
[Liverpool County Court, judgement given on 28 August 2007], in which
unequivocal judgement was given against Merseyside Police by HH Judge
Platts because the latter procedure is unlawful and does not comply with
Regulation 24(2).
RESULT OF SEARCHES
Point 1
This information is exempt from disclosure under s21 of the Freedom of Information Act,
Information Reasonably Accessible by Other Means.
The information may be located on the Hampshire Constabulary website at the following
link:
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/rightinfo/foi/informationclasses/policies/personnel.ht
m
24017 Procedure
Acting Up & Temporary Promotion - Police Officers.
www.hampshire.police.uk
Hampshire Constabulary
Chief Constable Alex Marshall
Point 2
Hampshire Constabulary does not hold this information.
COMPLAINT RIGHTS
Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet detailing your rights.
Thank you for your interest in Hampshire Constabulary.
Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please write or contact Becky
Hill on telephone number 01962 814757 quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Becky Hill
Freedom of Information Decision Maker
www.hampshire.police.uk
Hampshire Constabulary
Chief Constable Alex Marshall
COMPLAINT RIGHTS
Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?
You have the right to require Hampshire Constabulary to review their decision.
Prior to lodging a formal complaint, you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with
the case officer who dealt with your request.
Ask to have the decision looked at again –
The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer
that is nominated at the end of your decision letter.
That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.
Complaint
If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of Hampshire Constabulary made
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding access to information, you can lodge a
complaint with Hampshire Constabulary to have the decision reviewed. Hampshire Constabulary
must be notified of your intention to complain within 2 months of the date of its response to your
Freedom of Information request. Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:
Freedom of Information
Information Compliance Unit
Police Headquarters
West Hill, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hants SO22 5DB
In all possible circumstances, Hampshire Constabulary will aim to respond to your complaint within 3
months.
The Information Commissioner
If, after lodging a complaint with Hampshire Constabulary, you are still dissatisfied with the decision,
you may make application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request
for information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act (2000).
For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner, please visit their
website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk. Alternatively, phone or write to:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 01625 545 700
www.hampshire.police.uk
