Crown Prosecution Service
- Date 7 April 2026
- Sector Central government, Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 30: Not upheld
The complainant has requested copies of text messages considered by the Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”) as evidence in relation to particular criminal allegations. The CPS refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 30(1)(c) (any criminal proceedings which the authority has power to conduct) and section 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the CPS correctly relied on section 30(1)(c) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the CPS to take any further steps.