International Criminal Arrest Warrants

Summary

A request was made to the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald regarding the applicability of international criminal arrest warrants in the Isle of Man and the number of residents with unactionable warrants. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it falls outside its responsibilities, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary instead.

Key Facts

• The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold information on international criminal arrest warrants.
• The requested information relates to a function not under the responsibility of the Clerk of Tynwald.
• Applicants are advised to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for assistance.
• The request was received on 21 May 2018 and closed on 25 May 2018.
• The outcome of the request was 'Information not held'.

Data Disclosed

• 2018-05-21
• 2018-06-04
• 25 May 2018
• 475038
• 01624 685500
• IM1 3PW

Exemptions Cited

• Information not held
• Function not a responsibility of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald

Original Request

Do International Criminal Arrest Warrants Apply to the Isle of Man? How many residents have an international criminal arrest warrant against them that cannot be actioned?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-Ordinator Office of the Clerk of Tynwald Legislative Buildings Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PW Telephone: 01624 685500

Our ref: 475038 25 May 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 21 May 2018 and which states:

"Do International Criminal Arrest Warrants Apply to the Isle of Man? How many residents have an international criminal arrest warrant against them that cannot be actioned?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold the information that you have requested. We don't hold this information as it relates to a function which is not a responsibility of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald. However, you may wish to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 475038 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely