Home Office
- Date 23 November 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 24: Not upheld
The complainant requested information about extreme right-wing terrorism terminology. The Home Office disclosed some information but withheld the remainder, citing sections 23(1) (information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters), 24(1) (national security) and 35(1)(a) (the formulation or development of government policy) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to rely on section 23(1) to withhold the disputed withheld information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.