Secretary of State for Defence (Ministry of Defence)
- Date 14 November 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld
The complainant submitted a request for information regarding a named employee’s attendance at tribunals for the department.
The MOD initially responded citing section 14(1) (vexatious) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. However, at internal review, it changed its reliance to section 12(1) (cost of compliance) of FOIA to refuse the request.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the MOD is entitled to rely on section 12(1) (cost of compliance) of FOIA to refuse to provide the requested information.
No steps are required as a result of this decision.