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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/192226.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 192226
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London Borough of Havering
The complainant has requested a copy of an internal “self-assessment” report held by the London Borough of Havering (the council). The council refused to provide the requested information, citing section 36 - effective conduct of public affairs, of FOIA. It is the Commissioner’s decision that the council has failed to demonstrate that section 36 of FOIA is engaged. In addition, as the council failed to issue a refusal notice within 20 working days, the Commissioner has also found a breach of section 17 of FOIA. The Commissioner requires the council to reconsider the complainant’s request and either release the information that they have requested, or issue a refusal notice that meets the statutory requirements of FOIA.FOI 17: Complaint upheld FOI 36: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 192226