Request ID: FOI-1655-2223 Date published: 31 October 2022
You asked
This is an information request relating to communications with the Metropolitan Police regarding Just Stop Oil protests.
Please include following information
• All communications with the Metropolitan Police regarding the Just Stop Oil protests
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-1655-2223
Thank you for your request received on 12 October 2022 requesting copies of our communications with the Metropolitan Police regarding the Just Stop Oil protests.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require.
However, in accordance with the FOI Act, the information is subject to a statutory exemption to the right of access to information under section 31(1)(a) Law Enforcement which relates to all aspects of the prevention and detection of crime.
In this instance the exemption has been applied to the information as disclosure would likely prejudice the prevention or detection of crime because it would give details on the impact of the protests on London’s road network and bus services, and potentially impede the police’s efforts to minimise the disruption caused. The use of this exemption is subject to an assessment of the public interest in relation to the disclosure of the information concerned. We recognise the need for openness and transparency by public authorities, but in this instance feel that the balance lies in favour of withholding the information to ensure that we are able to continue to comply with our Network Management Duty and the safety of the travelling public on our network while making the best use of public funds.
If this is not the information you are looking for please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
