Home Office
- Date 14 June 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information about deaths en route to the United Kingdom during migration journeys. The Home Office refused to confirm or deny whether it held information within the scope of the request, citing section 12(2) (cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to apply section 12(2) of FOIA and is satisfied that the Home Office met its obligation under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.