Doctor Philip Johnson

The request was refused by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Dear Avon and Somerset Constabulary,

Please can you advise me how many days during the month of May 2015 that Dr Philip Arthur Johnson was in attendance at Avon and Somerset Constabulary and fulfilling his capacity as a Selected Medical Practitioner.

Yours faithfully,

Tim Ostler

#Freedom of Information Requests, Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Corporate Information Management Department

Force Headquarters, PO Box 37, Valley Road,

Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8QJ

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Private Our Reference 879/15
   
Tim Ostler Date 2^nd June 2013

[1][FOI #271274 email]  

  

Dear Mr Ostler

 

Thank you for your request which I have copied below. In order for us to
provide you with the information you require some clarification is
necessary.

 

Specifically you asked: Please can you advise me how many days during the
month of May 2015 that Dr Philip Arthur Johnson was in attendance at Avon
and Somerset Constabulary and fulfilling his capacity as a Selected
Medical Practitioner.

                                        

As I am sure you are aware the Constabulary has deemed many requests made
under the FOI act concerning the Injury on Duty Pensions vexatious. Each
new request is assessed on a case by case basis.

 

To assist me to make a disclosure decision some additional information
would be most helpful.

 

Please could you inform me why you are seeking this particular
information? On the face of it the provision of how many days the SMP was
in attendance at ASC would seem to lack any serious purpose.  Of course
this may not be the case and there may be a genuine requirement to know.
If you could inform me of this reason for this request this would more
likely favour disclosure.

 

I will be unable to start to process your request until I have received
your clarification. If your clarification is not received within 20
working days this request will be closed.

 

Yours sincerely

 

C Quartey

 

Freedom of Information Officer

Corporate Information Management Department

 

 

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Dear #Freedom of Information Requests,

I see no reason why I need to explain why I am seeking this information. The reason for Freedom of Information requests is to ensure that transparency and accountability of public bodies is upheld. Therefore, I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Tim Ostler

#Freedom of Information Requests, Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mr Ostler
As advised your request has been closed as 20 days has lapsed.
Please advise me if you wish to submit the request again?

Regards
FOI Officer

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Dear #Freedom of Information Requests,

I apologise for the delay but would be grateful if I could resubmit the request that has now lapsed.

I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Yours sincerely,

Tim Ostler

#Freedom of Information Requests, Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mr Ostler
Of course. You will receive a reply within the next 20 days.
Kind regards
FOI Officer

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#Freedom of Information Requests, Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Tim Ostler Our Reference 1076/15
Your  
[1][FOI #271274 email] reference
Date 05 August
2015

 

 

 

Dear Mr Ostler

 

I write in connection with your request for information dated 1^st June
concerning the following question.

 

Specifically you asked: “Please can you advise me how many days during the
month of May 2015 that Dr Philip Arthur Johnson was in attendance at Avon
and Somerset Constabulary and fulfilling his capacity as a Selected
Medical Practitioner.”

 

The Constabulary is obliged under Section 17(5) of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000, when refusing to provide the information requested
to provide you with written confirmation (referred to as a “Notice” under
the Act) to explain that the request(s) have been refused and which
exemptions have been applied and why. This letter constitutes that
“Notice” and will in due course explain the reasons for refusal on this
occasion.  

 

The Constabulary will not be providing the information requested, as your
request is deemed vexatious by virtue of Section 14(1). Section 14(1) of
the Freedom of Information Act states: Section 1(1) does not oblige a
public authority to comply with a request for information if the request
is vexatious. The term ‘vexatious’ is not defined in the Act, but guidance
from the Information Commissioner outlines this as requests which cause an
undue burden and can be viewed as either obsessive, harassing to the
public authority or its staff, designed to cause disruption or annoyance
or is lacking any serious purpose or value.

 

As previously advised many requests concerning the injury on duty pension
review have been deemed vexatious. This is due to our belief that there is
a campaign against the Constabulary to cause disruption. 

Each case is assessed on a case by case basis.  In this instance I cannot
see how the provision of the information will assist you in any way, and
it is my view that this request has been submitted for the purpose of
causing disruption. We did provide you with an opportunity to advise us
concerning your interest in this information however you declined to
provide any further information. 

 

Should you wish to come back to us outlining why this information is
required I will of course reconsider this decision.

 

This response does not mean any further requests will be dealt with
similarly, and you are welcome to submit further requests.

 

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

C Quartey

 

Freedom of Information Officer

Corporate Information Management Department

 

 

Please note:

1.     Requests and responses may be published on Avon and Somerset
Constabulary’s website (within 24 hours), some of which may contain a link
to additional information, which may provide you with further
clarification.

2.     Whilst we may verbally discuss your request with you in order to
seek clarification, all other communication should be made in writing.

3.     Avon and Somerset Constabulary provides you with the right to
request a re-examination of your case under its review procedure (copy
attached).

 

 

 

 

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