Durham County Council

The complainant has requested details on suspensions, dismissals or disciplinary action which had been taken against staff at a pupil referral unit regarding a complaint he had made previously. The council responded by applying section 40(5)(b)(i) and refusing to confirm or deny whether it held relevant information. The Commissioner’s decision is that Durham County Council has correctly applied the exemption in this case. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.