Numbers

Summary

A request was made to the Gambling Supervision Commission for the number of cannabis convictions and sentences from 2018 onwards. The authority responded that the information is not held as it falls outside their regulatory remit, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary instead.

Key Facts

• The Gambling Supervision Commission does not hold the requested information on cannabis convictions.
• The request was received on 29 September 2021 and closed on 30 September 2021.
• The authority stated the information is not within its regulatory remit.
• Applicants were directed to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for assistance.
• Links to police reports for 2020-2021 were provided as alternative resources.

Data Disclosed

• 2018
• 2021-09-29
• 2021-09-30
• 2020-2021
• 2014925

Exemptions Cited

• Information not held
• Outside regulatory remit

Original Request

Need the number of cannabis convictions and the sentence given.. From 2018 onwards?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Ground Floor, St. Georges Court, Myrtle Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1ED

Telephone: (01624) 694331 Fax: (01624) 694344 E-mail: gaming@gov.im www.gov.im/gambling

Our ref: 2014925 30 September 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 29 September 2021 and which states:

"Need the number of cannabis convictions and the sentence given.. From 2018 onwards?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to contact Isle of Man Constabulary who may be able to help you. We also note the following links, available in the public domain, which may be of interest: https://iompolice.im/media/1403/all-charts-and-tables-2020-2021.pdf https://www.iompolice.im/media/1405/chiefs-report-2020-2021_compressed.pdf The requested information is not within the Gambling Supervision Commission's regulatory remit.

Please quote the reference number 2014925 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.