Ministry of Justice
- Date 3 March 2014
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Upheld, FOI 40: Upheld
The complainant requested information relating to research carried out by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in relation to the personal injury discount rate. The MoJ withheld the requested information citing section 35(1)(a) (formulation of government policy), section 40(2) (personal information) and section 22 (intended for future publication) of FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated and has concluded that none of the exemptions are engaged. In the circumstances, with respect to the information withheld by virtue of section 22, he requires no steps to be taken. However, he orders disclosure of the information withheld by virtue of sections 35 and 40.