Summary: The complainant has requested details on suspensions, dismissals or disciplinary action which had been taken against staff at a pupil referral unit regarding a complaint he had made previously. The council responded by applying section 40(5)(b)(i) and refusing to confirm or deny whether it held relevant information. The Commissioner-™s decision is that Durham County Council has correctly applied the exemption in this case. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 40 - Complaint Not upheld