Judicial Appointments Commission
- Date 13 May 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 36: Not upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld, FOI 42: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Judicial Appointments Commissioner (JAC) relating to a number of different topics. The JAC provided some information but advised that other information was exempt from disclosure. The Commissioner has investigated its application of sections 42 (legal professional privilege), 36 (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) and 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the JAC was entitled to rely on sections 42(1), 36(2)(c) and 40(2) to withhold the information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken. Information Tribunal FT/EA/2024/0197 under appeal.