Vetting reviews from 2023
Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.042299
I note you seek access to the following information:
- Can you tell me how many vetting reviews have there been since the commencement of Op Assure from January 2023 to present?
- Can you give me the demographics (Race, Gender, Sexuality if known)?
- How many vetting statuses have been reviewed and out of the review how many have been revoked ?
- How many have appealed the decision?
- What was the outcome of the appeals?
- What is the generic length of service of officers concerned?
Decision
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.
Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
Q1 - Can you tell me how many vetting reviews have there been since the commencement of Op Assure from January 2023 to present?
252 referrals received and accepted by the Vetting unit
Q2 - Can you give me the demographics (Race, Gender, Sexuality if known)?
| 1. Ethnicity | 2. Totals |
|---|---|
| White - British | 159 |
| Black - British | 14 |
| Pakistani | 12 |
| Black - African | 12 |
| Black - Caribbean | 8 |
| Any other Asian background | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 8 |
| Indian | 8 |
| Any other mixed background | 3 |
| White - Irish | 3 |
| Mixed white & Black Caribbean | 3 |
| Any other black background | 3 |
| Any other group not specified | 2 |
| Mixed white & Black African | 2 |
| Mixed white - Asian | 2 |
| Greek & Greek Cypriot | 2 |
| White other | 2 |
| Black- Asian | 1 |
| TOTAL | 252 |
Gender data shows 92% male 8% female.
We do not record Sexuality as this is not known.
Q3 - How many vetting statuses have been reviewed and out of the review how many have been revoked?
183 Reviews have had an initial decision made. 100 clearances revoked/withdrawn, 76 maintained and 7 left before a decision was made.
Q4 - How many have appealed the decision?
81 Appeals have been received.
Q5 - What was the outcome of the appeals?
55 - Appeals Dismissed
7 - Appeals Upheld (clearance re-instated)
19 - Appeals ongoing
Q6 - What is the generic length of service of officers concerned?
Our range in years are 0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31 or more.
Data shows that the most common length of service range for Officers in Op Assure is between 6 to 10 years’ service showing a total of 77 followed by 53 Officers with 16-20 years’ service.