Department for Education
- Date 23 May 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(i): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Not upheld
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Department for Education (DfE) is entitled to rely on the FOIA exemptions under sections 36(2)(b)(i), 36(2)(b)(ii) and 36(2)(c) of FOIA to withhold some of the requested information about a review of a school. Section 36 concerns prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs. It’s not necessary for DfE to take any corrective steps.