London Borough of Hackney
- Date 16 March 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Upheld
Summary wording for website: The complainant requested information from the London Borough of Hackney (“the Council”) relating to the borough’s employment of social workers. The Council refused to comply with the request citing section 12 (cost limit) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. However, the Council did not comply with its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance and failed to respond within 20 working days, therefore breaching section 10(1) of FOIA.