The complainant has made a seven part request about transport arrangements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability. Worcestershire County Council denied that information was held in respect of parts 1, 2 and 4, and did not treat parts 3, 5 and 6 as being valid requests for information. The Council asked the complainant to provide clarification in respect of part 7. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows. In respect of parts 1, 2 and 4, no recorded information is held. In respect of parts 3, 5 and 6, these are not valid requests for information under the FOIA. In respect of part 7, the Council has failed to provide appropriate advice and assistance to enable the complainant to provide clarification, and as such breached section 16 of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: In respect of part 7, provide advice and assistance to the complainant to enable them to clarify what information is sought.
FOI 1: Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint upheld
Citations:
[2019] UKICO fs50852227
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 21 August 2022; Ref: scu.643435