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Babergh District Council

The complainant requested legal advice obtained by Babergh District Council (“the Council”) which related to open space and surplus land requirements at a specific site. The Council withheld the information, stating that it was covered by Legal Professional Privilege (LPP). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council correctly withheld the information under the exception at regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR – adversely affect the course of justice – and that the balance of the public interest favours the exception being maintained. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.

EIR 12(5)(b): Complaint not upheld

Decision notice: ic-104089