25 August 2016, Local government (City council)
The complainant has requested information from Plymouth City Council (the “Council”). The requested information relates to an investigation of a complaint which was made by the complainant. The Commissioner has considered the actions taken by the Council in respect of the complainant’s information request. She has decided that the Council’s response does not comply with the provisions of section 17 of the FOIA. In view of this decision, the Commissioner requires the Council to issue a fresh response. The Council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.
FOI 17: Upheld