Home Office
- Date 4 March 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Not upheld
1. The complainant requested information from the Home Office relating to the Home Offices recruitment for a vacant post, specifically the personal statements of the four candidates shortlisted for interview.
2. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA to withhold the requested information.
3. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any further steps.