Merseyside Police: where to mail a FOI request
To send a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Merseyside Police, mail it to Merseyside Police, Information Bureau, Disclosure Unit, PO Box 59, Liverpool, L69 1JD. Merseyside Police covers Liverpool and the wider Merseyside metropolitan area — its Disclosure Unit handles both policy-level FOI requests and, separately, Subject Access Requests for a person's own police records. Include a clear description of the records you want, any identifying details, and a return address, and confirm the office on the source below before anything time-sensitive.
Merseyside Police — FOI request address
Merseyside Police Information Bureau, Disclosure Unit PO Box 59 Liverpool L69 1JD
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Merseyside Police's general contact address instead.
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Key facts
- This is Merseyside Police's published FOI correspondence address — a different mailbox from its general correspondence address.
- Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Statutory response window: 20 working days from receipt, extendable for large or complex requests.
- Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
- If refused or ignored, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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How to send your letter
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Write your request
State clearly that this is a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and describe the records you want as specifically as you can — dates, names, file or reference numbers, and the office or program area, if you know them. Vague requests take longer to process.
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Include what they need to identify you
If you're requesting your own file, include your full name and any identifying number the institution uses (case, claim, or file number) so they can locate the right record. Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
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Address it to the request office
First line: Merseyside Police. Then: Information Bureau, Disclosure Unit. Then the street: PO Box 59. Then the final line: Liverpool L69 1JD.
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Common questions
What is the Merseyside Police FOI mailing address?
Merseyside Police, Information Bureau, Disclosure Unit, PO Box 59, Liverpool, L69 1JD. This is the office's published FOI correspondence address — confirm it on the source below before anything time-sensitive, since request offices occasionally relocate.
What records can I request from Merseyside Police under FOI?
Merseyside Police covers Liverpool and the wider Merseyside metropolitan area — its Disclosure Unit handles both policy-level FOI requests and, separately, Subject Access Requests for a person's own police records. Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How long does Merseyside Police have to respond?
The statutory response window is 20 working days from when the request is received, though it can be extended for large or complex requests — the office is required to notify you if that happens.
Does a FOI request cost anything?
Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
What if my request is refused or I don't get a response?
You can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Keep a copy of your original request and the date you sent it — you'll need both for an appeal.
How do I mail a FOI request without a printer?
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Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.