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Cite as: [2014] UKICO FS50510061
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Cabinet Office (Decision Notice) [2014] UKICO FS50510061 (20 January 2014)
Summary: The complainant has requested information about the possible forfeiture of Jimmy Savile-™s knighthood. The Cabinet Office confirmed that it held information falling within the scope of this request, albeit that it was exempt from disclosure on the basis of the exemptions provided by the following sections of FOIA: 35(1)(a) (formulation and development of government policy); 37(1)(a) (communications with the Sovereign); 37(1)(b) (honours); and 40(2) (personal data). The Commissioner has concluded that the requested information is exempt from disclosure on the basis of sections 37(1)(a) and 37(1)(b).
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 37 - Complaint Not upheld