Freedom of information request for evidence?

[tilley441]

Has anyone ever done a Freedom of information request for evidence from the police. is it even possible?

[Blown2CV]

tilley441 said:

Has anyone ever done a Freedom of information request for evidence from the police. is it even possible?

the point of FOIRs is that you can certainly ask.

[Jasandjules]

Police have exemptions from FOIA.

If you are asking for evidence of criminal proceedings then a disclosure order would seem prudent?

[Audidodat]

Depends on the circumstances. If it's in relation to a criminal case against you, for example, a FoI request is not the right vehicle.

[Blown2CV]

are you not allowed to do a subject access request if it's information about you?

[Mojooo]

It depends on what you want.

The FOI may be useful if you want statistics or some policy

The DPA may be useful if you want information relating to yourself.

There may be other mechanisms that you can use if you are going to court and require information that otherwise generally may not be shared.