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Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Decision Notice) [2012] UKICO FS50397506 (27 March 2012)
Summary: The complainant requested evidence to support DEFRA-™s decision to launch a non-formal consultation on proposals for a new English Scallop Order. DEFRA identified three pieces of information within the scope of the request and withheld them on the basis of regulation 12(4)(d), 12(4)(e) and 12(3). The complainant agreed not to pursue the release of the personal data withheld under regulation 12(3). The Commissioner-™s decision is that DEFRA has incorrectly applied the internal communications and unfinished documents exceptions. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the requested information with redactions for any third party personal data. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2012/0105 dismissed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 12.4.d - Complaint Upheld, EIR 12.4.e - Complaint Upheld