National Archives
- Date 4 January 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 31: Not upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld, FOI 41: Not upheld
The complainant has requested copies of information relating to Ian Brady. The National Archives variously relied on sections 31 (law enforcement), 38 (health and safety), 40(2) and 41 of the FOIA to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that TNA is entitled to rely on sections 31, 41 and 40(2) of the FOIA in the manner that it has done. The Commissioner does not require further steps.