University of Durham
- Date 9 July 2025
- Authority University of Durham
- Sector Education
- Decision(s) FOI 14: Upheld
The complainant has requested Durham University (the university) to disclose email correspondence relating to a previous FOIA request, copies of two specific emails and the correspondence surrounding those emails. The university refused to comply with the request, citing section 14 of FOIA (vexatious request). The Commissioner’s decision is that the university is not entitled to rely on section 14 of FOIA. The Commissioner requires the university to issue a fresh response to the request in accordance with FOIA, which does not rely on section 14 of FOIA.