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  • Date 25 July 2023
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 31: Not upheld

The complainant requested information about electronic passport gates (eGates) at Heathrow Airport. The Home Office refused the request under section 31(1)(e) of FOIA (the law enforcement exemption). The Commissioner’s decision is that section 31(1)(e) is engaged and that the public interest favours maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require any further steps in response to this decision notice. Information Tribunal FTT appeal EA/2023/0351 withdrawn.