Ministry of Justice
- Date 2 September 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Office of the Public Guardian relating to complaints made about panel deputies. The Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (“the MoJ”). The MoJ refused to comply with the request citing section 12 (cost limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoJ was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that MoJ complied with its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the MoJ to take any steps.