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You are here: BAILII >> Databases >> Information Commissioner's Office >> HM Land Registry (Central government) [2023] UKICO 205644 (16 January 2023)
URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/205644.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 205644
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HM Land Registry
The complainant requested from HM Land Registry (HMLR) information regarding the index of proprietors against [name redacted] and their executors, and a list of registered land that has been adverse possessed since 1934 where the owner was [names of individuals and estate redacted]. HMLR withheld the requested information and cited section 40(2) (personal information) and section 31(1)(a) (prevention and detection of crime) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is HMLR was entitled to rely on sections 40(2) and 31(1)(a) of FOIA to refuse to provide the information requested. Therefore, the Commissioner does not require HMLR to take any steps as a result of this decision.FOI 31(1)(a): Complaint not upheld FOI 40(2): Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: 205644