Poole Borough Council

The complainant requested information in respect of the Council’s social services code of practice policies and protocols and in particular, policies where a potential conflict of interest arises with one of its social workers. Following the Commissioner’s investigation, the Council provided generic information regarding its code of practice for employees. The Commissioner has investigated and concluded that the Council has complied with its substantive duties under Part I of the Act. However, the Commissioner has also recorded a breach of section 10(1) of the Act in the Council’s handling of this request for information. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0172 part allowed.