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Hafan

Sheffield City Council

  • Date 30 June 2025
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 17: Upheld

The complainant requested information relating to child sexual exploitation in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council (the Council) initially cited section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA. The Council revised its position during the Commissioner’s investigation, relying on section 21 (information accessible to applicant by other means) of FOIA to refuse the request.  The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council breached section 17(1) (refusal of request) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.