Summary: The complainant requested information in respect of the Council-™s social services code of practice policies and protocols and in particular, policies where a potential conflict of interest arises with one of its social workers. Following the Commissioner-™s investigation, the Council provided generic information regarding its code of practice for employees. The Commissioner has investigated and concluded that the Council has complied with its substantive duties under Part I of the Act. However, the Commissioner has also recorded a breach of section 10(1) of the Act in the Council-™s handling of this request for information. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0172 part allowed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 1 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld