The Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Date 12 November 2025
- Sector Central government, Other
- Decision(s) FOI 31(1)(g): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about a confidential email hotline the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) set up for reporting McDonald’s harassment incidents. EHRC withheld the information under sections 31(1)(g) and 36(2)(c) of FOIA, which concern law enforcement and prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs, respectively. The Commissioner’s decision is that the requested information engages section 31(1)(g) of FOIA, by way of subsections 31(2)(a) and 31(2)(c), and EHRC is entitled to withhold it. The Commissioner doesn’t require further steps.