Fixed Penalty Notices

Summary

The requester asked the Isle of Man Constabulary for definitions, purposes, and legal authorities regarding Fixed Penalty Notices. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

Key Facts

• The request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary regarding Fixed Penalty Notices.
• The authority responded that all information requested was sent.
• The response was issued one day after the request was received.
• The response outlines the process for requesting an internal review if dissatisfied.
• Appeals can be made to the Information Commissioner under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Data Disclosed

• 2024-08-05
• 2024-08-06
• 2 pages
• 1 document
• Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

Original Request

1. What is a Fixed Penalty Notice? 2. What is the purpose of a Fixed Penalty Notice? 3. Who can issue a Fixed Penalty notice? 4. Can anyone other than the Police issue a Fixed Penalty Notice? 5. Where do the issuers of Fixed Penalty Notices gain their authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices? (Please refer to the Law that gives such powers to the Police and or others).

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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.

Yours sincerely

Information Governance, Data Protection, Vetting & Disclosure Manager