Channel Four Television Corporation

The complainant has requested information about overseas trips taken by Alex Mahon (Chief Executive) and Ian Katz (Director of Programmes) between 19 January 2023 and 19 January 2024. Channel Four Television Corporation (‘Channel 4’) refused the request relying on section 12 of FOIA (cost limit). The Commissioner’s decision is that Channel 4 was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner finds that Channel 4 complied with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require further steps.