Department for Education
- Date 23 October 2012
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 22: Not upheld, FOI 36: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to the Shannon Matthews Serious Case Review. The Department for Education (DfE) refused to provide the requested information under sections 22, 31, 36, 38, 40(2), 41 and 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that DfE has correctly applied section 22 and section 36(2)(c) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.