Ministry of Justice
- Date 13 August 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 14(1): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about lawful court seals. The Ministry of Justice (“MoJ”) refused to comply with the request, citing section 14(1) (vexatious requests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the request was vexatious and therefore the MoJ was entitled to refuse it in accordance with section 14(1). The Commissioner does not require the MoJ to take any further steps.