National Archives
- Date 12 April 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 38(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information from The National Archives (“TNA”) in relation to copies of all transcripts and court documents about a specific murder investigation. TNA refused to provide the withheld information, citing section 38 of FOIA – health and safety and section 40(2) of FOIA – personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 38(1) of FOIA is engaged and that the public interest lies in maintaining the exemption. However, as TNA did not respond to the request within the legislative timeframe, it has breached section 10 of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require TNA to take any steps as a result of this decision notice. Information Tribunal FTT EA/2023/0428 appeal dismissed.