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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2022/134697.html
Cite as: [2022] UKICO 134697

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HM Treasury

The complainant requested information from HM Treasury relating to correspondence sent from or received by a smart phone device provided to Amyas Morse by HM Treasury. HM Treasury refused to comply with the request citing section 12 (cost limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that HM Treasury has failed to demonstrate that section 12(2) is engaged and therefore, is not entitled to rely on this exemption. The Commissioner requires HM Treasury to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. HM Treasury must issue a fresh response to the request which does not rely on section 12(2) of the FOIA. HM Treasury 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 FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

FOI 12: Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 134697