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Hafan

Royal College of Art

  • Date 4 June 2025
  • Sector Education
  • Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Upheld, FOI 43(2): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information relating to postgraduate exhibits. The Royal College of Art (‘the College’) disclosed information but also withheld information under section 43(2) (commercial information) and section 36(2)(b) and (c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs). The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages both section 43(2) and section 36(2)(b) and the public interest lies in maintaining the exemptions. The Commissioner does not require further steps.