Policing & Criminal Justice

330 FOI requests relate to this topic across 21 authorities. Full disclosure rate: 42.4%.

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Notable Cases (112)

[+] Manx.net email accounts

2026-01-16 | Communications Commission | All information sent

The request sought details on complaints regarding Manx.net email accounts, specifically focusing on the period following the October 2025 announcement of changes and the Junara payment option. The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority disclosed 19 total complaints received since January 2025, with 18 occurring after October 2025, and provided a summary of the nature of each concern.

• The Authority received 19 consumer complaints regarding Manx.net email service since 1st January 2025.
• 18 of the 19 complaints were made between 21st October 2025 and 16th January 2026.
• Complaints primarily concerned charges to retain accounts, short notice of changes, lack of migration guidance, and scams.

Data: 19, 18, 1st January 2025, 21st October 2025, 16th January 2026

[-] Further to my request regarding your ref number 5160885

2026-01-01 | Treasury | No information sent - all held but exempt

The requester asked for the asset values of the IOMSP and IOMSPG and the depreciation policy for new vessels. The Treasury withheld the asset values citing a qualified exemption for information intended for future publication, while directing the requester to a public document for the depreciation policy.

• Asset value information for IOMSP and IOMSPG is held but exempt under section 41 of the Act.
• The requested financial data is contained in audited statements for the year ending 31 December 2024.
• The Treasury aims to lay the financial statements before Tynwald by March 2026.

Data: 2026-01-01, 2026-01-28, 2026-01-23, 31 December 2024, March 2026

[-] Cost of reports

2025-12-29 | Department of Home Affairs | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought the costs paid to the UK Prison and Probation Ombudsman for investigating two deaths in an Isle of Man prison in May 2023. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed a total expenditure of £90,588.79, including invoices for clinical reviews and recovery payments, though the response was marked as partially exempt.

• The investigation was triggered by the deaths of Craig Jack Anderson and Christopher Corkill in May 2023.
• The Ministry of Justice NOMS was the supplier account used for payments totaling £90,588.79.
• Clinical review services were provided by LW Health Consultancy for 119 hours across two invoices.

Data: £90,588.79, £38,594.00, £25,000.00, £8,680.00, £840.00

[+] Settlement Agreements and Warning Notices over 5 year period

2025-12-10 | Gambling Supervision Commission | All information sent

The request sought statistics on settlement agreements and warning notices issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission between 2020 and 2025, including role breakdowns and publication policies. The authority disclosed that its settlement policy only began in June 2024, providing data for 2024 and 2025 while clarifying that warning notices are private matters not subject to public registers.

• The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) only introduced its settlement policy in June 2024, meaning no such agreements existed prior to that date.
• In 2024, the GSC entered into 2 settlement agreements with entities and 5 with individuals; in 2025, these figures were 2 and 13 respectively.
• Warning notices issued under settlement protocols totaled 5 in 2024 and 11 in 2025.

Data: June 2024, 2024, 2025, 2 entities (2024), 5 individuals (2024)

[+] CCMS update

2025-11-25 | General Registry | All information sent

The request sought confirmation of the introduction, cost, and functionality of the new Court Case Management System (CCMS). The General Registry confirmed the system went live in August 2025, disclosed specific expenditure figures, and affirmed its full functionality and modernization benefits.

• The CCMS was introduced and went live on 13 August 2025.
• Expenditure from initial draw-down to 31 August 2025 was £1,316,604.
• Expenditure from 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 was £63,239.86.

Data: 13 August 2025, £1,316,604, 31 August 2025, 1 September 2025, 30 November 2025

[-] Drone incidents at Isle of Man Prison

2025-11-06 | Department of Home Affairs | No information sent - all held but exempt

A request was made for details on drone incidents, seizures, and smuggled items at Isle of Man Prison between 2020 and 2025, but the Department of Home Affairs refused to disclose any information.

• The request covered drone sightings and incidents at Isle of Man Prison at Jurby from January 1, 2020, to November 1, 2025.
• The Department of Home Affairs withheld all information citing Section 32(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The exemption was applied because disclosure could prejudice the maintenance of security and good order in the prison.

Data: January 1, 2020, November 1, 2025, November 6, 2025, December 5, 2025, 5065073

[-] civil/family court user groups quarterly agendas and minutes

2025-10-07 | General Registry | No information sent - all held but exempt

The requester sought quarterly agendas and minutes for Civil and Family Court User Groups from 2019 to date, but the General Registry withheld all information citing exemptions.

• The request covered Civil and Family Court User Groups from 2019 to the present.
• The authority held 46 documents totaling 160 pages but released none.
• The outcome was determined as 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.

Data: 2019, 2020, 2022, 21st October 2020, 2.30 P.M.

[~] Use of Prison Cubes

2025-10-06 | Department of Home Affairs | Some information sent but not all held

The request sought data on non-day release inmates occupying prison cubes and details on their management; the authority disclosed that no such occupancy data is recorded but provided context on the unit's purpose and referenced previous FOI responses.

• The Department of Home Affairs does not hold data on non-day release inmates occupying prison cubes broken down by year, month, gender, or category.
• Progression to Restricted Day Release (RDR) while in the cabins is not separately recorded.
• The Juliette Unit was implemented to ease increasing prison population and avoid overcrowding residential wings.

Data: 2025-10-06, 2025-10-24, 4984033, 3931369, 3951381

[+] Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax - Number of In-Scope Companies

2025-09-02 | Treasury | All information sent

The request sought the number of multinational enterprise groups in scope of the Isle of Man's Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and a breakdown of those subject to Domestic or Multinational Top-Up Taxes. The Treasury responded that exact numbers cannot be definitively determined but provided estimates of circa 200 groups for the Domestic Top-Up Tax and fewer than 10 for the Multinational Top-Up Tax.

• The Treasury cannot definitively determine the exact number of MNE groups in scope at this stage.
• Estimates suggest circa 200 MNE groups are likely in scope of the Domestic Top-Up Tax (DTUT).
• Fewer than 10 MNE groups are expected to be in scope of the Multinational Top-Up Tax (MTUT).

Data: circa 200, fewer than 10, 2025-09-02, 2025-09-29, 24 September

[-] Changes to Manx Grand Prix Race Schedule 2025

2025-08-22 | Department for Enterprise | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought a complete breakdown of emails, business cases, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding changes to the 2025 Manx Grand Prix schedule, to which the Department for Enterprise responded with a strategic review document while withholding some specific records under exemption.

• The Manx Grand Prix (MGP) schedule was shortened in 2022 following a pandemic-era review that identified safety risks and limited growth potential.
• The MGP currently generates 25% of the economic benefit of the TT for 60% of the net cost.
• The MGP audience is described as niche, mature (70% over 50), and predominantly British (80%) traveling by ferry.

Data: 2025-08-22, 2025-10-02, 2008, 2010, 2013

[+] FOI Request - Private Practice Oversight

2025-08-21 | Manx Care | All information sent

The requester sought details on Manx Care's governance and authorization processes for radiology consultants engaging in private practice. Manx Care disclosed the relevant committees, the governing 'Heads of Agreement' document, and specific criteria regarding NHS workload and application requirements.

• The Private Patients Administration Team and Private Practice Medical Advisory Committee (PP MAC) oversee private practice arrangements.
• Governance terms are contained within the 'Private Practice Heads of Agreement Document, Version 8 dated Dec 07' rather than a separate document.
• Consultants must demonstrate 11 PA NHS work and are prohibited from conducting private practice during Job Planned NHS hours.

Data: Version 8, Dec 07, 11 PA NHS work, January 1, 2020, 21 August 2025

[~] Food Hygiene Inspection & Enforcement (0&1 Rated Premises) 2024

2025-08-15 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Not upheld

The requester asked for details on food hygiene inspections and enforcement actions for premises rated 0 or 1 between January and June 2024. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused the request, citing an exemption because the data is held for future publication as part of a new scheme.

• The request covered food hygiene data for the period 1st January 2024 to 30 June 2024.
• The authority withheld information under section 41 of the Act as it is held for future publication.
• The Department plans to develop an improved food hygiene scheme by Q2 2026.

Data: 1st January 2024, 30 June 2024, Q2 2026, 15 August 2025, 15 October 2025

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• 2020 (mentioned 17 times)
• 5 (mentioned 15 times)
• Freedom of Information Act 2015 (mentioned 15 times)
• 2019 (mentioned 14 times)
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