20 October 2015, Central government
The complainant requested information from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) relating to proceedings in the County Courts involving named defendants. The MOJ refused to provide the requested information relying on section 32(1)(a), (b) and (c) (court records) and section 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated MoJ’s application of section 32(1)(c). The Commissioner has concluded that MoJ is entitled to rely on section 32(1)(c) to withhold the information. He requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 32: Not upheld