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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/254410.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 254410

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Department for Business and Trade

The complainant has requested information on export licence applications made by named companies. DBT refused the request on the grounds that it was vexatious, as set out in FOIA section 14(1). At the same time DBT also applied section 14(1) to three other requests made before and after that request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the requests are not vexatious. He has also determined that DBT is in breach of FOIA section 17 for failing to provide its response to two of the four requests within 20 working days of the date of receipt of the requests for information. The Commissioner requires DBT to issue a fresh response to the requests under FOIA without relying on section 14(1). The public authority 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 Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

FOI 17: Complaint upheld FOI 14(1): Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 254410