Home Office
- Date 7 July 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested from the Home Office information on communications between Border Force, Dover Harbour Board and the police, and bilateral agreements with the French authorities, regarding migrant crossings. The Home Office refused the request on the grounds that compliance would exceed the appropriate cost limit, under section 12 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to rely on section 12 to refuse the request. It also complied with its duty to provide advice and assistance in line with the requirements of section 16 of FOIA.