NHS England
- Date 15 May 2025
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 1(1): Upheld, FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 31(1)(g): Not upheld, FOI 17(1): Upheld
The Commissioner’s decision is that NHS England (NHSE) is entitled to withhold information about enforcement undertakings in relation to the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust under section 31(1)(g) of FOIA. This exemption concerns law enforcement. NHSE’s handling of the request didn’t comply with sections 1(1), 10(1) and 17(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps.