UK Research and Innovation
- Date 15 July 2019
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 14: Not upheld
In a nine part request the complainant has requested from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) information on its grant funding for mental health research and more general funding matters. UKRI has categorised the request as vexatious under section 14(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The complainant’s request of 27 July 2018 is vexatious under section 14(1) and UKRI is not obliged to comply with it. The Commissioner does not require UKRI to take any remedial steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2019/0286 allowed.