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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2019/fs50800153.html
Cite as: [2019] UKICO fs50800153

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Home Office

The complainant requested performance reports relating to the delivery and performance management of asylum accommodation. The Home Office ultimately provided some relevant information, but refused to provide the remainder citing sections 40(2) (personal information) and 43(2) (commercial interests) of the FOIA. The Commissioner has considered whether the request was interpreted correctly. She has also considered the Home Office’s application of section 43(2). The Commissioner’s decision is that while the request was interpreted correctly, the Home Office applied the exemption provided by section 43(2) incorrectly. The Commissioner requires the Home Office to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the withheld information, a copy of which was provided to the Commissioner during the course of her investigation, (with appropriate redactions for personal data).

FOI 43: Complaint upheld

Decision notice: fs50800153