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South Tyneside Council

  • Date 21 March 2024
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 14(1): Not upheld

The complainant has requested the DBS checks made on a named landlord. The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside (“the Council”) refused the request on the basis of section 14(1) (vexatious requests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council were entitled to refuse the request on the basis of section 14(1). The Commissioner does not require further steps.