Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by any public body. The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is subject to the Act.
In developing its publication scheme, the Police Authority wishes to follow the spirit of the ACPO model publication scheme. Currently ACPO are reviewing their scheme along with the Information Commissioners Office and whilst the outcome of this review is awaited, the Police Authority has chosen to publish information under a number of the information classes which are presently offered to the general public. Please see below the information made available for the public under this new approach.
Information Class - Minutes of Meetings "Executive Decision Meetings"
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "In recognition of the need to have regard to the public interest in allowing access to public information held, and in the publication for reasons for decisions made, the 'open' session of ratified minutes of formal Force level decision making meetings are published. They contain discussion of key strategic issues under consideration and the primary decisions relating to resource and budgetary matters. The 'closed' session of the minutes are not available under this publication scheme. They contain information of a confidential and sensitive nature, e.g. personnel, security matters and commercial interests."
The function of the Civil Nuclear Police Authoirty is to ensure that the Civil Nuclear Constabulary is efficient and effective and meets the policing requirements of stakeholders in the nuclear industry in accordance with the strategic direction set by the Authority. Objectives and performance targets for the Constabulary are agreed between the Chief Constable and the Authority and are reviewed on a regular basis at Full Police Authority Meetings. These meetings are in effect the organisation's 'Executive Decision Meetings' as they not only review objectives and targets but judgements are also made on policies, procedures and operational / business developments when it is believed such areas will have an impact on the organisation's future performance.
- Full Police Authority Meeting Minutes will follow shortly
Information Class - Policies "Our Policies"
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "Here you will find current statements of principle providing guidance and direction to staff in respect of a specific issue or piece of legislation. Our policies establish the expected organisational behaviour in line with organisational objectives leading to a consistent approach to decision making. Our policies set out broad expectations and are the framework from which procedure flows."
CLICK HERE for a list of policies currently available.
Information Class - Performance "How Are We Doing"
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "Here you will find information revealing our performance against national and Force objectives / targets and Best Value indicators which are required to be produced, as a minimum, on a quarterly basis for the Police Authority."
- This area is under review
Information Class - Names & Details of Senior Personnel "Who's Who and Where"
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "Details of the Force organisational structure and key personnel. This will include, as a minimum, the senior management team"
Information Class - Strategies "What are our Aims, Objectives & Plans?"
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "In this class of information Force level documents are published. They provide information on the strategic aims, objectives and plans of the Force."
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Strategic Policing Plan 2010-13
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Strategic Policing Plan 2009 - 12
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Strategic Policing Plan 2008 - 11(REVISION 1)
NOTE: The above documents include the Annual Policing Plan
• Annual Policing Plan (2007-2008)
• Annual Policing Plan (2006-2007)
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Diversity Strategy 2007-2010
Information Class - Chief Constable's Annual Report
Comments - ACPO Class Definition: "Here you will find the Force's Annual Report."
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Annual Report and Accounts (2009-2010)
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Annual Report and Accounts (2008-2009)
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Annual Report and Accounts (2007-2008)
• CNPA / CNC Annual Review (2006-2007)
• Civil Nuclear Police Authority Annual Report and Accounts (2006-2007)
• Chief Constables Annual Report (2005-2006)
Information Class - "Significant Public Interest Category"
Comments - ACPO Definition: "In addition to the above classes of information, we want to provide information that we believe have significant public interest. That is why we have created this 'category' of information which falls outside the approved Classes of Information."
• History of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Information Class - "Police Investigations"
Comments - Police investigations are conducted with due regard to the confidentiality and privacy of victims, witnesses and suspects. Such investigations may also frequently involve the use of policing tactics or techniques that, if widely known, would hinder the ability of the police service to prevent and detect crime. It is further recognised that the release of information concerning current investigations may compromise any subsequent court proceedings.
For these reasons the police service will, in most cases, seek to apply an exemption to prevent the release of information concerning investigations when requested under the Freedom of Information Act, 2000.
Whilst adopting this general position, there is full recognition that in some cases there will be significant and compelling issues of public interest that require the disclosure of information. However, to override issues of personal privacy and possible harm to individuals involved in the investigation, this public interest must be significantly more than mere curiosity or interest in a particular investigation.
In order to ensure that these public interest issues are fully considered, all applications for information concerning investigations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
This is a statement designed to cut down the level of FoI requests in this area of business.
If you have a request under this act which is not covered by the information provided above, please contact the Civil Nuclear Police Authority who has responsibility for all applications for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.
When requesting information included in this scheme, please include the following details:
• Your name and address
• The information or documents you would like to access
• The way you would like the information to be sent to you (e.g. disc, CD-ROM, via email, hard copy).
Requests for information should be sent, via e-mail to
info@cnpa.pnn.police.uk or in writing to:
Administration Manager
Civil Nuclear Police Authority
H280, Hinton House
Risley
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 6AS
Depending on the nature of your request a fee may be payable