Court case involving terrorism and other offences from August 2024 (FOI)

​Request 709267156

I am requesting the release of any releasable evidence photos relating to the case of Daniel McMillan who pleaded guilty to terrorism and other offences in August 2024. Particularly, I am interested in any evidence photos relating to the components intended for use in creating a so-called 'home-made flamethrower', the axe, and the accessories/clothing that McMillan intended to utilise during his foiled attack. Any other evidence photos are also requested and appreciated.

I am NOT requesting any information or media that may identify any persons involved in the case, nor any information/media regarding the indecent images of children found on McMillan's devices.

Thanks.

Response

The States of Jersey Police cannot disclose information on the components, accessories, photos or other items relating to the offences committed by Daniel McMillan. Articles 27 and 42 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 have been applied and a response is declined.

Articles applied

Article 27 - National security

(1) Information which does not fall within Article 26A(1) is absolutely exempt information if exemption from the obligation to disclose it under this Law is required to safeguard national security.

Article 42 - Law enforcement

Information is qualified exempt information if its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice –

(a) the prevention, detection or investigation of crime, whether in Jersey or elsewhere;

Public Interest Test

Article 42 is a qualified exemption, there is a requirement to undertake a public interest test. Public disclosure of the design requirements of such weapons would assist potential criminals if planning on committing similar crime. Whilst we appreciate that members of the public might be interested to know such details, we have concluded that the public interest, i.e. the need to protect public safety, is best secured by not disclosing such details.​