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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/224285.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 224285

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Sheffield City Council

The Commissioner’s decision is that, in respect of requests 1 and 3, the Council is entitled to rely on section 12(1) (cost limit) of the FOIA to refuse to provide the requested information. However, he finds that the Council failed to provide reasonable advice and assistance in respect of requests 1 and 3, and therefore failed to meet its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. The Council must provide the complainant with reasonable advice and assistance in respect of requests 1 and 3 to help them submit a request falling within the appropriate limit. The Council 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 the FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

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

Decision notice: 224285