The complainant has requested information held by the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) relating to its policy on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). OFMDFM disclosed some of the requested information but withheld the remainder, citing sections 35(1)(a), 35(1)(b) and 40(2) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that OFMDFM was entitled to rely on the exemptions claimed. No steps are required.
FOI 35: Not upheld FOI 40: Not upheld
Citations:
[2015] UKICO FS50576864
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 06 October 2022; Ref: scu.555837