Coventry University

The complainant has requested various copies of correspondences and information relating to funding and grants from Coventry University (“ the University”). The Commissioner’s decision is that: The University was entitled to rely on section 12(1) and 12(2) when responding to this request. The University, on the balance of probabilities, does not hold any additional information within the scope of the request for question A. The University breached section 10 and section 17 by failing to respond to the request within 20 working days and issue an appropriate refusal notice. The University breached section 16, by failing to provide advice and assistance when responding to this request. The Commissioner requires the University to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Provide advice and assistance to the complainant regarding how they can refine their request within the cost limit. The University must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.