Natural England
- Date 14 June 2023
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) EIR 12.5.a: Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to the crossover of badger culling and natural nature reserves. Natural England (‘NE’) refused to provide the information, citing regulation 12(5)(a) (public safety). The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information doesn’t engage regulation 12(5)(a) and therefore can’t be withheld. The Commissioner requires NE to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the requested information.