West Devon Borough Council

The complainant has requested all current dog breeders licenses issued by West Devon Borough Council. The Council disclosed the information, subject to some information being redacted under section 31(1)(a) (Law enforcement). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly relied on section 31(1)(a) to withhold the information. However, the Council breached section 10(1) and section 17(1) by failing to respond to the request within the statutory period. The Commissioner does not require further steps.