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Cite as: [2025] UKICO 344118

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Link for IOC full Decision notice pdf file: University of Durham (University of Durham) [2025] UKICO 344118 (5 June 2025)

The complainant requested information in two separate requests from Durham University (the University) relating to the availability and allocation of accommodation for first year students who started at the University at the start of Michaelmas term in 2023-24 academic year and 2024-25 academic year to date and also information related to stock purchases for all university bars. The University aggregated the two requests along with five other requests made to it. The University relied on section 12(2) of FOIA (cost of compliance) to refuse the two requests. The Commissioner-™s decision is that the University was entitled to aggregate the requests and that the University has demonstrated that it would exceed the cost limit to confirm what information is held under section 12(2) of the FOIA. The University has also complied with its duty under section 16 of the FOIA by providing advice and assistance. The Commissioner-™s decision is that the University was entitled to rely on section 12(2) of FOIA to refuse both requests. The Commissioner also finds that the University complied with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.

  • FOI 12(2):Upheld
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