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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/211485.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 211485

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Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc

The complainant submitted a request to the Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc (“AWE”) for information relating to the blood and urine samples of servicemen or civilian employees who took part in nuclear testing between 1952 and 1967. The Commissioner’s decision is that the AWE was entitled to refuse the request under section 12(1) of FOIA. However, the Commissioner finds that AWE did not comply with its obligations under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance, and in failing to provide its refusal notice within 20 working days, AWE breached section 17(5). The Commissioner requires AWE to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: • Provide the complainant with advice and assistance to help them submit a request falling within the appropriate limit. AWE must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice.

FOI 12(1): Complaint not upheld FOI 16(1): Complaint upheld FOI 17(5): Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 211485