Ministry of Defence
- Date 23 September 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 24(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested copies of information contained in reports regarding a patrol conducted by HMS Vigilant. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated It would neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding the requested information, citing the exemptions at sections 24(2) (national security), and 26(3) (defence). The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoD was entitled to rely on section 24(2) of FOIA to neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding the requested information. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken as a result of this decision notice.