The National Archives
- Date 14 February 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 27: Upheld, FOI 10(3): Upheld
The complainant has requested a 19th century file relating to Venezuela. The above public authority relied on section 27 of FOIA to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 27 is not engaged. The public authority also breached section 10(3) of FOIA as it failed to complete its public interest considerations within a reasonable timeframe. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the information it has relied on section 27 of FOIA to withhold.