Freedom of Information Act Publication Scheme Protective Marking Not Protectively Marked Publication Scheme Y/N Yes Title MPS General Fees and Charges 2015 2016 Version Summary This document provides information classified under a number of specific categories. They are: MPS calculated fees and charges; Fees as advised by other Agencies; Fees and charges as detailed within statue or legislation (B)OCU or Unit, Directorate Met HQ - Commercial & Finance Author Review Date December 2016 Date Issued September 2015
Copies Evidence and Actions Book (EAB), Collision Report Book (CRB), and Collision Report. EAB, CRB & Collision Report - Additional Pages Statements Other than in EAB or CRB (including typed) Witness Statements Witness Statements Plan EAB, CRB and Collision Report. 144.90 Up to 25 pages of a single EAB, CRB & Collision Report. In excess of 25 pages per incident Other than in EAB, CRB or Collision Report (including typed). Copy of witness statement (witness does not agree to disclosure of personal details) Copy of witness statement (witness does agree to disclosure of personal details) Copy of Plan (other than in EAB, CRB or Collision Report). Reports Vehicle examination report, Reconstruction Report, Collision reconstruction report. Self Reporting / minor accident form Copy of self-reporting / minor accident report 4.00 Per A4 sheet: Maximum of 2 additional pages from the same single EAB, CRB or Collision Report above 25 pages on each A4 sheet. 34.30 The charge is limited to a maximum of 3 pages per statement. Additional pages will be charged at 4.00 per page. 53.20 Per statement, up to a maximum of 3 pages per statement. Additional pages will be charged at 4.00 per page. 39.90 Per statement, up to a maximum of 3 pages per statement. Additional pages will be charged at 4.00 per page. 39.90 Per plan. 4.00 Per page (A4 sheet). 34.30 Per report. Cost of providing copies to third parties, other than the person who completes the form. Other All other copies 4.00 This represents the cost per page of providing non-specific copy documentation required for civil proceedings. Page 1 of 12
1 to 10 Photographic Prints (Non-digital and digital contained on the MPS photographic imaging database). 1 to 10 Photographic Prints (Non-digital and digital contained on the MPS photographic imaging database). Photograph: (Non Digital and Digital contained on the MPS photographic imaging database) 1-10 Images on CD. Photograph: (Non Digital and Digital contained on the MPS photographic imaging database) 1-10 Images on CD. 1-10 Negatives/Prints that require scanning onto MPS database. 1 to 10 photographs from the same or different image. 28.80 The charge is limited to a single request containing a maximum of 10 photographs from same or different image, including the first photo. Additional photograph(s), in groups of 10, are 26.50 for each request. Cost per Album 9.90 Full photo album cost = Number of photo(s) cost (in groups of 10) + number of album(s) cost. First Compact Disc (CD) containing 1 to 10 images. Each subsequent CD containing 1 to 10 images. Cost of scanning additional 1 to 10 negatives / prints that are not contained on the MPS photographic imaging database. Audio Tapes Audio Tapes 41.00 Cost per tape. Video Tapes & DVDs including Fatals reconstruction videos and DVDs. 19.40 First CD holding 1 to 10 images from an incident. 4.30 Each subsequent CD, from the same incident, holding 1-10 images (nondigital and digital contained on the MPS photographic imaging database). 20.00 Cost of scanning 1 to 10 negatives/prints that are not contained in MPS photographic imaging database. The cost is to be added to 1 to 10 photographic prints with or without an album or the first CD containing 1 to 10 images. Video tapes/ and DVDs 188.20 Cost per video tape and DVD. This includes copy documentation and details from CCTV footage in Custody Suites and Identification Parades. Page 2 of 12
Photo-copies Fatal / Serious Personal Injury Accident - investigation report Medical Reports and Personal Records Provision of copy of fatal / accident investigation report 0.50 Cost per page where required for legal proceedings (includes VAT). Composite Charge Rough Data Copy of rough data per page 26.50 Cost per page. Searches Limited Particulars Cancellation Charges Prior to Search Prior to Dispatch Documents Copied Charges for Civil Cases Statements. Interview Witness Allowance (less than 4 hours) Search for Limited Particulars (Road Traffic Act details) Cancelled prior to search commencing If search is made prior to cancellation If search is made and documents ready for dispatch Request for a statement to be written by a Police Officer. Interview with member of the Metropolitan Police Service in a Civil Case Attendance at court in Civil Actions. To include all fees detailed above that are applicable to a specific situation based on the number of vehicles involved and the number of witnesses for which documentation has been completed. 34.30 Per Form 517 (Particulars of Accident as recorded by Police). No charge Refund any fee paid. 54.20 Per item searched for. This represents the cost of searching for and copying the document prior to cancellation of the request. Full Fee Full Fee as all costs have been incurred. 148.40 Per statement. 148.40 Per interview. 37.10 Per police officer / police staff, per day. Reasonable travel expenses up to 70 miles from court to be added for police staff. Reasonable travel expenses in excess of 70 miles to be added for both police officers and police staff. Page 3 of 12
Witness Allowance (more than 4 hours.) Alarms Attendance at court in Civil Actions. Registration Registration by Central alarms 54.00 Per alarm (includes VAT). Subject Access (Data Protection) Search Data protection / criminal record search 74.00 Per police officer / police staff, per day. Reasonable travel expenses up to 70 miles from court to be added for police staff. Reasonable travel expenses in excess of 70 miles to be added for both police officers and police staff. 10.00 Per search on an individual under the Data Protection Act 1998. Memorandum of Understanding (2009), ACPO & Lloyd's Market Association & Association of British Insurers Appendix D (a) Appendix D (b) Supply of information (crime / lost property reference number, date & time offence reported, reporting person) where there is a specific reason to check a claim Supply of information (additional to the above) where there is a specific reason to check a claim. 27.10 Per request form (Appendix D [a]) submitted by Insurance Companies [who belong to Association of British Insurers] / Loss Adjusters [acting on their behalf]. VAT inclusive. 115.50 Per request form (Appendix D [b]) submitted by Insurance Companies [who belong to Association of British Insurers] / Loss Adjusters [acting on their behalf]. VAT inclusive. MoU Paragraph 4.5 Interview with a Police Officer 129.00 In respect of each interview with a Police Officer as specified under Paragraph 4.5 of the MoU. Charge per Officer per interview. Page 4 of 12
Requests for Disclosure of Information from a Regulatory or Governing Body or in respect of Intended or Ongoing Family Proceedings (Private Matters) Request for Information Request for disclosure of additional information from regulatory or governing body - initial 2 hours work. Request for disclosure of information in Intended or Ongoing Family Proceedings (Private Matters) - initial 2 hours work. 82.00 Under the Notifiable Occupation Scheme (NOS), forces have an obligation to disclose certain information. Initial disclosure is without charge and sufficient detail will be provided in the first instance to allow the regulatory or governing body concerned to conduct an adequate risk assessment in terms of the risk that may be posed to children, vulnerable adults, national security and probity and administration of justice. The regulatory or governing body may request further supporting information to aid their own internal investigations as to whether the individual is still fit to practise in their profession. Dealing with such requests requires information to be retrieved and decisions made about what information should be disclosed. This additional information will be subject to a charge. If an emergency disclosure was required by a regulatory body OR authority due to immediate risk to children or vulnerable adults, this would be performed urgently at no cost. The requirement to disclose information also applies to requests for intended or ongoing family proceedings. ACPO Guidance (Paying the Bill 2) allows charges for the disclosure of information in cases where parties other than a regulatory or governing body are pursuing a case through the Family Courts. When any information is requested, the same amount as levied for additional information under the NOS will be charged. Page 5 of 12
Request for Information Request for disclosure of additional information from regulatory or governing body or intended charge for each subsequent hour s work after the initial 2 hour period. Request for disclosure of information for ongoing Family Proceedings (Private Matters) charge for each subsequent hour s work after the initial 2 hour period 27.40 The majority of these requests will take no more than 2 hours to complete. Any requests that take longer than 2 hours will incur further costs at the hourly rate shown. Overseas Visitors Nominal Registration Fingerprints For citizens of countries in the registration scheme Fingerprinting of persons wishing to obtain visas and/or clearance certificates etc. - First set 34.00 Per registration including spouses, dependants and replacements. 74.80 Fingerprints As above - each subsequent set 37.50 Payroll Administration All wage and salary related costs. Administration Fee For paying salaries of non- Mayor s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) personnel Pedlars' Certificates (Variation of Fee) Order 1985 Full Cost For visa application: applications for employment in a securities industry or overseas appointment; personal identification purposes etc. Comprises Full Cost + ERNIC + Employers Pension Contributions. 16.00 Per person per month + VAT. Grant of Certificate On grant of a pedlar's certificate 12.25 Per certificate. Pedlars Certificates (Variation of Fee) Order 1985. Page 6 of 12
Seconded Officers All wage and salary related costs. Recovery of salary related costs for Officers and Staff seconded to external organisations. Full Cost Full Cost + ERNIC + Employer s Pension Contribution Rate (24.2% of Police Officer Basic Pay, London Weighting and Competency Related Threshold Payments). NB VAT must be added to the sum of Police Staff wage and salary costs and the Administration Charge. Administration Charge - Police Officer Administration Charge - Police Staff For paying salaries of Police Officers seconded to external organisations. For paying salaries of Police Staff seconded to external organisations. 263.00 Per Police Officer per month. Note: Where there is a simple secondment to another UK Police Force the Business Group Head has the flexibility to reduce the charge down to 50 per month. 208.00 Per Police Staff per month (plus VAT). Note: Where there is a simple secondment to another UK Police Force the Business Group Head has the flexibility to reduce the charge down to 50 per month (plus VAT). Page 7 of 12
Defence Examinations in Criminal Matters Supply of papers / exhibits / information / material to the Investigator or Prosecutor Provision of scientific case files, notes etc (soft or hard copy) Provision of specialist electronic data files (usually related to DNA samples and electropherograms etc) Case file only reviews at prosecution laboratory premises Use of laboratory facilities (non DNA clean) Use of laboratory facilities (DNA clean) Which the Prosecutor decides meets the tests for disclosure as unused material in the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996. Where there is no requirement for reporting scientist expert supervision Where reporting scientist expert supervision is required Where reporting scientist expert supervision is required Including up to 30 minutes of reporting scientist time if needed Additional reporting scientist time associated with case file only reviews Including basic consumables, PPE and supervision where needed Including basic consumables, PPE, elimination/contamination sampling and supervision where needed No Charge 50.00 The Fees below are in accordance with the Guidance on Forensic Science Charges in Criminal Matters published by the Legal Aid Agency and agreed with the Crown Prosecution Service 90.00 Per hour of scientist expert supervision 90.00 Per hour of scientist expert supervision No Charge Up to 30 minutes of reporting scientist time 90.00 Per hour of reporting scientist time in excess of the first 30 minutes (for which there is no charge) 60.00 Per hour 90.00 Per hour Page 8 of 12
Use of specialist laboratory facilities and equipment (such as firearms ranges, toxicology/drugs analysing, fire examination and DNA profiling) Firearm Certificates Including basic consumables, PPE, elimination/contamination sampling and supervision where needed 120.00 Per hour Issue On grant of a firearms certificate 88.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Renewal Variation Replacement On renewal of a firearms certificate Variation where number of weapons is Increased On replacement of lost or destroyed certificate 62.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. 20.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. 4.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Table 1 or 2 full Reissue because Table 1 or 2 full No charge Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Shotgun Certificates Issue On grant of a shotgun certificate 79.50 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Renewal Replacement On renewal of a shotgun certificate On replacement of a shotgun certificate 49.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. 4.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Page 9 of 12
Explosives Certificates (Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2010) Acquire (Valid 1 year max) or Acquire and Keep (Valid 3 years max) Contact the SC&O19 Firearms Enquiry Team Museum (Firearms Amendment Act 1988) No Charge Issue On grant of a museum licence 200.00 Per certificate. Renewal On renewal of a museum licence 200.00 Per certificate. Extension Firearms Dealers On extension to additional premises Please send all requests and applications to: Metropolitan Police Service, SC&O19 Firearms Enquiry Team, 6th Floor, Empress State Building Empress Approach, Lillie Road, LONDON, SW6 1TR 75.00 Per certificate. Issue Certificate of Registration 200.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Renewal Renewal of certificate 200.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Fairs & Exhibitions Visitors Permit (Shotgun & Firearm) In respect of game and table fairs and exhibitions 13.00 Per certificate. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Issue Unit On the grant of a visitors permit 20.00 Per permit. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Issue Group On the grant of a group visitors permit (6 or more) Coterminous Certificate (Shotgun & Firearm) 100.00 Per permit. As detailed in the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2015. Issued Granted at the same time 90.00 Applies when both Shotgun and firearms certificates are granted together. Page 10 of 12
Renewed Renewed at the same time 65.00 Applies when renewing both shotgun and firearm certificates together. Vehicle Removals (as per the Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges) Regulations 2008) Removal Storage Disposal Freedom of Information Act 2000 Prescribed Costs Removal of vehicle in contravention of RTRA 1984, PRA 2002 or RTA 1988. Storage of vehicle per day in contravention of RTRA 1984, PRA 2002 or RTA 1988. Disposal of vehicle in contravention of RTRA 1984. Hourly charge where providing a response exceeds 18 staff hours. Various Various Various As detailed in the Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges) Regulations 2008 based upon a variable range of charges according to the vehicle's type, weight, condition and position at the time of removal. As detailed in the Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges) Regulations 2008 based upon a variable range of charges according to the vehicle's type and weight. As detailed in the Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges) Regulations 2008 based upon a variable range of charges according to the vehicle's type and weight. 25.00 Cost of determining whether the information is held, locating and retrieving it, extracting it from other information and redacting (removing) information that is exempt from release. Note: The MPS is NOT obliged to supply information where prescribed cost is estimated to be above 450.00. Consult the Public Access Office for further guidance in these cases. Disbursement Costs Above 20.00 Full Cost Additional cost incurred (above 20.00) such as printing, photocopying or postage. Housing Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HOIE) Detainees Housing HOIE detainees in MPS custody suites Up to 12 hours 255.09 As per the National Framework Agreement between ACPO and HOIE Additional hourly rate 14.53 Per hour in excess of first 12 hours Constant watch 556.55 Per day. Page 11 of 12
Glossary ACPO CRB EAB ERNIC HOIE MOPAC MPS NOS PPE PRA RTA RTRA VAT Association of Chief Police Officers Collision Report Book Evidence and Actions Book Earnings Related National Insurance Contributions Home Office Immigration Enforcement Mayor s Office for Policing and Crime Metropolitan Police Service Notifiable Occupation Scheme Personal Protective Equipment Police Reform Act Road Traffic Act Road Traffic Regulation Act Value Added Tax Page 12 of 12