Summary: The complainant asked the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide him with the final versions of advice to Ministers and the final papers for Ministerial meetings in relation to amendments to the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act) for communications with the Royal Family and Royal Household. The MoJ provided the complainant with some information but withheld the remaining information on the basis of 35(1)(a), 35(1)(b), 37(1)(a), 40(2), 41(1) and 42(1). The Commissioner has concluded that the withheld information is exempt from disclosure on the basis of sections 35(1)(a) and 42(1). Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0279 dismissed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 35 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 42 - Complaint Not upheld