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Crown Prosecution Service

  • Date 7 November 2024
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 40(5a): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information about costs related to a criminal case brought against them. The Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”) refused to confirm or deny that it held the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the CPS was entitled to rely on section 40(5A) (personal information) of FOIA when refusing to confirm or deny holding the requested information. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.