Summary: The complainant has requested information relating to the Shannon Matthews Serious Case Review. The Department for Education (DfE) refused to provide the requested information under sections 22, 31, 36, 38, 40(2), 41 and 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner-™s decision is that DfE has correctly applied section 22 and section 36(2)(c) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 22 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 36 - Complaint Not upheld