breaches of the law by council officers
A Freedom of Information request to Local Government Ombudsmen by George Cant
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George Cant
23 September 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,
n dealing with complaint
How many times do you have record for of the following incidences
incidence that would lead to a breach of . (s29 of the Local
Government Act 1974 (8)
Incidence that would bleed to a break of S77 of the FOI Act Offence
of altering etc. records
What is your framework for verifying documents provided by the
council in relation to evidence of the investigation.
What is the total number of cases you receive were there is
evidence of the above
In all cases
How many times have you notified a member of the public of breaches
of the above acts by council,
How many times have you had to notify a council of breaches of the
above acts.by there officers.
In relation to breaches of the law by council officers, noticed in
your investigations, what Is the most common action taken by your
office or how many times have you done the following
1.Informed the police ( or cps )
2.Informed the council officer
3.Informed the compliant
Yours faithfully,
George Cant
Foi Officer
Local Government Ombudsmen
24 September 2009
Dear Mr Cant
Our ref: CS/09/097
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request below.
I have given it the reference number above, and it would be helpful if you could quote this on any further correspondence about this matter.
We will respond within the 20 working day target (which would be by 21 October 2009) or, if unable to do so, we will write to you again explaining why.
Yours sincerely
Hilary Pook
Communications & Records Manager
Local Government Ombudsman's Office
Tel: 020 7217 4734
www.lgo.org.uk
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Foi Officer
Local Government Ombudsmen
16 October 2009
Dear Mr Cant
Our ref: CS/09/097
I attach a letter in response to the request below.
Yours sincerely
Hilary Pook
Communications & Records Manager | Local Government Ombudsman's office | DL: 020 7217 4734 | www.lgo.org.uk |
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