Summary: The complainant requested immigration information regarding individuals who had overstayed their leave in the United Kingdom and matched a certain criteria regarding right to remain and marriage applications. The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) refused to comply with the request on the grounds that the appropriate costs limit would be exceeded. The UKBA-™s internal review upheld this decision. The Commissioner has investigated and finds that the UKBA was correct to refuse the request under section 12(1) of the Act and that the UKBA discharged its duties under section 16 adequately. He requires no further remedial steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0141 has been disposed of by way of a consent order.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 12 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 16 - Complaint Not upheld