University College London

The complainant has requested from University College London (UCL) the transcript of Professor Martin Birchall’s oral evidence and a copy of his written evidence to the Special Inquiry into Regenerative Medicine.  UCL refused to provide the requested information, citing section 41(1) of the FOIA – information provided in confidence.  The Commissioner’s decision is that UCL correctly withheld this information under section 41(1). The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken by the public authority.