Ministry of Justice
- Date 22 April 2014
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 31: Upheld
The complainant has requested information about surveillance in prisons. The public authority provided some information but withheld the remainder under sections 31(1)(a) (prejudice to the prevention or detection of crime) and (f) (prejudice to the maintenance of security and good order in prisons) of the FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated and concluded that the exemptions are not engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the requested information.