The complainant has requested information on the discussions and decision relating to quashing or withdrawing reports. The PHSO provided some information but maintained that legal advice was exempt under section 42 of the FOIA. The PHSO also withheld some information on the basis of section 44 and 40 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the PHSO has correctly applied the provisions of section 42, 44 and 40 to withhold the remaining information within the scope of the request. She requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 42: Complaint not upheld FOI 40: Complaint not upheld FOI 44: Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2019] UKICO fs50778473
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 22 November 2022; Ref: scu.638715