South West Water
- Date 5 June 2023
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) EIR 12.5.b: Not upheld
The complainant has requested data relating to sewage spills. The above public authority relied on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR (course of justice) to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority has correctly relied on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to withhold the information and the balance of the public interest favours maintaining the exception. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.
Keywords: sewage inquiry