University of Durham
- Date 12 March 2025
- Authority University of Durham
- Decision(s) FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 12(1): Upheld
The complainant has requested from Durham University (the University) the income and expenses for all Junior and Middle Common Rooms for each college classed as a Durham Student Organisation broken down into categories during a specified timeframe. The University cited section 12(2) of FOIA in its refusal notice, later changing this to section 12(1) of FOIA – cost limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that the University has not demonstrated that section 12(1) is engaged. The University also breached section 10(1) of FOIA because it failed to confirm whether or not it held information within 20 working days. The Commissioner requires the University to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
• Issue a fresh response to the request that does not rely on section 12(1) of FOIA.