25 July 2016, Local government (County council)
The complainant has requested information regarding complaints of harassment and bullying at work. The Commissioner’s decision is that Nottinghamshire County Council has not provided sufficient reasons for applying the exemption where the cost of compliance exceeds the appropriate limit at section 12 of the FOIA. He has also decided that Nottinghamshire County Council did not provide adequate advice and assistance under section 16 of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the public authority to issue a fresh response under the FOIA without relying on section 12 of the FOIA, providing appropriate advice and assistance if necessary.
FOI 12: Upheld FOI 16: Upheld