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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/270800.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 270800
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Department of Finance Northern Ireland
The complainant has requested information relating to the expansion of places at Magee University. The Department of Finance (DoF) refused to provide the information citing section 35(1) FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 35(1) is engaged but the public interest lies in disclosing part of the withheld information. The Commissioner requires DoF to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the information listed in the confidential annex ensuring personal data is redacted where necessary. Details of the information to be disclosed is contained in a confidential annex made available to DoF only. The public authority must take these steps within 30 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 35: Complaint partly upheld
Decision notice: 270800