Department for Work and Pensions

The complainant has requested a fairness analysis conducted into anti-fraud measures by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). DWP refused to disclose this information on the basis of section 31(1)(a), the prevention and detection of crime. The Commissioner’s decision is that DWP is entitled to rely on section 31(1)(a) and the public interest favours maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require any steps.