(2) how much was spent by Essex police force defending itself against vexatious litigation in each year since 2001;
(3) which (a) barristers’ chambers and (b) solicitors’ firms have undertaken work for Essex police force in each of the last two financial years; and what the reason for the work and the fees paid were in each case;
(4) which 10 barristers instructed by Essex Police received the highest sums for this work in the last two financial years; how much each received; and if she will make a statement.
The information requested is not held centrally. Decisions on the distribution of resources are a matter for the chief constable of Essex and Essex police authority.