The complainant requested information relating to Counsel’s opinion on a specific area of law. Hampshire Constabulary (the Constabulary) refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 42 (legal professional privilege). The Commissioner’s decision is that the public interest favours the maintenance of the exemption and therefore the Constabulary correctly withheld the information. He requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 42 – Complaint Not upheld
[2013] UKICO FS50490015
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 22 August 2021; Ref: scu.528458