Link for IOC full Decision notice pdf file: OFQUAL (Education) [2025] UKICO 372285 (29 May 2025)
The Commissioner-™s decision is that Ofqual isn-™t entitled to rely on section 31(3) of FOIA to refuse to confirm or deny it holds the requested information about two awarding bodies. The section 31 exemption concerns law enforcement. The Commissioner requires Ofqual to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Confirm or deny to the complainant whether it holds any information within the scope of their request. If any information is held, Ofqual must disclose it or issue a refusal notice that complies with section 17 of FOIA.