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Secretary of State for the Home Department (Home Office)

  • Date 22 July 2026
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld

The complainant has requested specific information about a government strategy to end violence against women and girls. 
The Home Office (the “public authority”) relied on section 12(1) of FOIA (cost of compliance) to refuse the request.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. 
The Commissioner also finds that the public authority complied with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance. 
The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.