Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Date 17 February 2014
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 31: Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council’s (the “council”) expenditure. The council refused the request citing the exemption for prejudice to the prevention or detection of crime (section 31(1)(a) of the FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council: Failed to demonstrate that the exemption in section 31(1)(a) is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the requested information to the complainant.