If, upon receiving a response to a written request for information, you are unhappy with the outcome, you are entitled to appeal against the decision reached.
All appeals must be made in writing to:
Freedom of Information Appeals Officer
South Wales Police Information Management Unit
Corporate Information Management Unit
South Wales Police Headquarters
Cowbridge Road
Bridgend
CF31 3SU
In order to progress your appeal as quickly as possible, please quote your original request reference number and the date of your original request, as well as details of why you are making the appeal.
Please include full contact details including a phone number where possible, in case we need to contact you during the appeal process.
Receipt of your appeal will be acknowledged in writing, including confirmation of the issue/s raised.
Following the review, you will be provided with a response containing the findings and any subsequent actions taken by South Wales Police.
South Wales Police aim to complete the review within 20 working days from receipt of the appeal. However, this could potentially be extended in exceptional circumstances by another 20 working days. If this occurred, you would be notified and regularly informed of the progress of the review.
If after the appeals procedure has concluded, you are still dissatisfied with the outcome, you have the right to refer the matter to the Information Commissioner.
The Information Commissioner's Office can be contacted at the following address:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Fax: 01625 524510
http://www.ico.gov.uk