The complainant requested information relating to a complaint against the board, which was being investigated by the Northern Ireland Ombudsman. The information was refused to the complainant on the basis of this ongoing investigation under sections 31 (law enforcement) and 36 (prejudice to effect conduct of public affairs). After reviewing the information and investigating the nature of the complaints procedure the Commissioner has found that the exemptions had been validly applied on the basis of the ongoing Ombudsman’s investigation.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 31 – Complaint Not upheld, FOI 36 – Complaint Not upheld
[2006] UKICO FS50066998
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 19 August 2021; Ref: scu.533497