Home Office
- Date 16 August 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 27: Not upheld, FOI 42: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to legal advice given to the former Home Secretary regarding the legality of the Rwanda policy.The Home Office refused to provide the requested information, citing sections 27(1) (international relations) and 42(1) (legal professional privilege) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information is exempt from disclosure on the basis of sections 27(1) and 42(1). The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.