Summary: The complainant has requested information relating to a trial carried out for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and subsequent deterioration rates. The request was refused under section 22 of the FOIA (information intended for future publication). The Commissioner-™s decision is that although section 22 is engaged the public interest favours disclosure of the information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to provide the requested information to the complainant. This decision notice is currently under appeal to the Information Tribunal.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 22 - Complaint Upheld