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16 May 2015 – 15.2015-16 – Freedom of information request – operational name of ‘investigation’ that led to issue of High Court proceedings vs two NYE journalists?

Request

What is operational name of ‘investigation’ that led to issue of High Court proceedings vs two NYE journalists?

Response

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request, searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and I can confirm that the information you have requested is held. I have explained further in more detail below.

Decision

As it is already in the public domain that a civil case is ongoing, I am able to provide you with the information requested.

Operation Hyson is the name of the operation leading to the issue of the civil proceedings you refer to.