Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
- Date 8 July 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 43: Not upheld
The complainant requested information about performance issues, of a specified third party, relating to the running of the Bronzefield prison. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed it holds the requested information but refused to disclose it, citing section 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation, the MoJ revised its position, disclosing some of the requested information. However it continued to withhold the remaining information, information in scope of part (1) of the request, which relates to financial penalties imposed in 2024. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoJ is entitled to rely on section 43(2) of FOIA to withhold that information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.