Cyclops on behalf of Peter Deja, Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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Information Rights Unit

PO Box 57192

London

SW6 1SF

United Kingdom

Our Ref: 01/FOI/19/000878

Date: 24/01/2019

Dear Ray

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/19/000878

I write in connection with your request for information which was received

by Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 19/01/2019.

DECISION

I have decided that, in accordance with Section 8 of the Freedom of

Information Act 2000 (the Act), your enquiry is not considered a valid

request.

REASON FOR DECISION

A request under the Act is required by statute to include your name and an

address for correspondence. As you have not provided your FULL NAME - we

need your surname as well) I have decided that the requirement outlined by

Section 8(1)(b) has not been met.

In order for the MPS to proceed with your request you are required to

provide the information outlined above. If for any reason you are unable

to do so, please contact me for assistance or seek assistance from any

other available source.

We will consider your resubmitted request upon receipt as long as it meets

the requirements stated above. You will receive a response within the

statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Act.

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please

contact me on or via email at [email address], quoting the

reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Peter Deja

LEGAL ANNEX

Section 8(1) of the Act provides:

(1) In this Act any reference to a "request for

information" is a reference to such a request which-

(a) is in writing,

(b) states the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence,

and

(c) describes the information requested.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a request is to

be treated as made in writing where the text of the request-

(a) is transmitted by electronic means,

(b) is received in legible form, and

(c) is capable of being used for subsequent reference.



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 the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to

review their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome to discuss the

response with the case officer who dealt with your request.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of

the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding

access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the

decision reviewed.

Complaints should be made in writing, within forty (40) working days from

the date of the refusal notice, and addressed to:

FOI Complaint

Information Rights Unit

PO Box 57192

London

SW6 1SF

[email address]

In all possible circumstances the MPS will aim to respond to your

complaint within 20 working days.

The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the MPS if 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 Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner

please visit their website at www.ico.org.uk. Alternatively, write to or

phone:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Phone: 0303 123 1113

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