Freedom of Information Requests - May 2018

International Election Fraud – 03052018-1

Question

  1. Please send to me any record of information that shows the United States of America Department of Defense committed electoral fraud at any of the following elections and referenda:
  • June 23rd 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum.
  • June 8th 2017 United Kingdom general election.
  • November 8th 2016 United States of America congressional and presidential election.
  • April 23rd 2017-May 7th 2017 French presidential election.
  • October 15th 2017 Austrian legislative election.
  • May 29th 2017 Irish Fine Gael leadership election.
  • March 4th 2018 Italian general election.

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Martin Scoble, Chief Executive, Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, West Wing, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

 

Chief Constable Recruitment – FOI 08052018-1

Question

  1. How much has been spent advertising the Chief Constable position in the press?
  2. How many candidates who are not currently Police Officers have responded?
  3. How many such candidates have been shortlisted?

Answer

  • How much has been spent advertising the Chief Constable position in the press?

Sunday Times – £11,520
Police Professional – £5,475

  • How many candidates who are not currently Police Officers have responded?

The role is subject to the provisions of the Police Act 1996, Police Regulations, successful completion of the Senior Police National Assessment Centre (or equivalent) and Strategic Command Course (or equivalent), a satisfactory medical examination and such other conditions of service as approved by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This role is open to all Deputy Chief Constables and Assistant Chief Constables and to date no one who is not currently a police officer has responded.

  • How many such candidates have been shortlisted?

Shortlisting for the post has not taken place, details of the process can be found on our
website at: Careers

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Martin Scoble, Chief Executive, Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, West Wing, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

 

UK General Election – 19052018-1

Question

  1. Please send to me any record of evidence which alleges the Conservative Party won an outright majority of MPs at the June 8th 2017 United Kingdom general election.

Answer

With reference to your request Ref 19052018-1, I am writing to tell you that the Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner does not hold any information in relation to your request.

In line with our responsibilities under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I think it is important for you to understand that given the frequency and content of your requests to this office, I am minded to consider any further freedom of information requests in relation to elections as vexatious.

The Electoral Commission are the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK and they work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. If you have any questions about elections, I would strongly suggest you contact them at: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/contact-us

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Martin Scoble, Chief Executive, Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, West Wing, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

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