How to obtain information

Information and Publications

This Publication Scheme has been designed to highlight information and publications that are currently available from Gwent Police. Our website address is; www.gwent.police.uk

Where information is available on the website a hypertext link will direct you to the correct page on the website. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for on this Scheme you can make a Right of Access request in writing to:

Mr. Dylan Collins
Freedom of Information Officer
Room 276
Gwent Police
Police Headquarters
Croesyceiliog
Cwmbran
NP44 2XJ

Or alternatively email:

foi@gwent.pnn.police.uk

Or telephone: Tel: 01633 643 014

If you require a caution/conviction history (sometimes referred to as a police certificate) this must be done under the Data Protection Act using a Subject Access Form. For further information please click here.

When requesting information 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. hard copy, via email)

Depending on the nature of your request a fee may be payable.

How long Will it Take?

We aim to provide information requested within twenty working days.

Information Concerning Police Investigations

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.