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Cabinet Office

  • Date 19 October 2023
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 23: Not upheld, FOI 24: Not upheld

The complainant has requested information relating to the Lockerbie bombing. The Cabinet Office refused to disclose the requested information, citing multiple exemptions including sections 23 (security bodies) and section 24 (national security) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information is exempt from disclosure under section 23 and section 24, in the alternative. The Commissioner does not require further steps.