Hubberston Fort 1159/2023

FOI Reference: 1159/2023

Request:

1) What is the current policing situation on the ground at Hubberston Fort?

2) Are you receiving many reports relating to Hubberston Fort and how many reports have been made in the last 10 years?

3) From the position of the police, what is required, or could be done, to reduce or eliminate criminal and anti-social behaviour at Hubberston Fort and its immediate environs

Clarification:

Question

3) From the position of the police, what is required, or could be done, to reduce or eliminate criminal and anti-social behaviour at Hubberston Fort and its immediate environs? 

Can you please advise what you mean by “position”.  This question in its current format does not meet the criteria as a valid FOI request

Answer

What actions can Dyfed-Powys Police take against properties and property owners that are generating criminal and anti-social behaviour?

What support can Dyfed-Powys Police offer to Property owners that are experiencing criminal and anti-social behaviour on their property?

 

Response:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold some of the information requested, the details of which are as follows:

Response Question 1:

Dyfed Powys Police do not hold the information requested.

Response Question 2:

There have been 12 reports made within the past 10 years.

Response Question 3:

The request does not constitute a valid request under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act, therefore for the reasons outlined below; the request cannot be dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Section 8 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.

A request under the Freedom of Information Act (2000) is required by statute to describe the information requested, in terms of recorded information held by Dyfed-Powys Police, as defined by Section 8(1)(c).

The Freedom of Information Act provides the right of access to recorded information only. It does not require a public authority to answer direct or hypothetical questions or provide comment or opinion, unless recorded information exists which could itself answer such questions.

It is apparent from the request that comment/opinion is being sought in relation to your request; and therefore does not relate to recorded information.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (2000) this response represents a Refusal Notice for this part of your request under Section 8(1)(c) of the Act.

                                                                        

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 15/07/2024)