Ministry of Justice
- Date 4 March 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to a specified court case involving a fine. The Ministry of Justice (the ‘MOJ’) refused the request citing section 40(2) of FOIA – the exemption for personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MOJ was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. No steps are required as a result of this notice.