Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
- Date 15 June 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to the number of offenders eligible for release following changes to automatic release dates. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed it held the requested information, but refused to disclose it, citing sections 21(1) (information accessible to applicant by other means) and 35(1)(a) (formulation of government policy) of FOIA. The Commissioner investigated the MoJ’s application of section 35 to the information withheld by virtue of that exemption. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoJ was entitled to rely on section 35(1)(a) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.