However, we reserve the right to charge for providing information in paper copy or on computer disc. Charges will reflect the actual costs of reproduction and postage to the authority, as set out below:

If you are to be charged for copies, you will be advised of this and how the charge has been calculated. Information will not be provided to you until payment has been received.

Reproduction Costs

Where charges are applied, photocopied information will be charged at a standard rate of 10p per A4 side of paper (black and white copy) and 30p per A4 side of paper (colour copy).

Computer discs will be charged at the rate of £1.00 per CD-Rom.

Postage Cost

We will pass on the actual postal cost to the requester. This will normally be the cost of first class post.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act we have a duty to make information physically accessible when providing it. This may for example involve producing it in a larger script or different format where it is practicable to do so. Lothian and Borders Police will meet this cost.