Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
- Date 11 July 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(1): Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant requested information about a named senior manager who had been the complainant’s line manager, and other third parties. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) explained that the information was being withheld as it related to the requester themselves and third-party identifiable individuals under section 40(1) and 40(2) of FOIA, respectively.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoJ was entitled to rely on sections 40(1) and 40(2) of FOIA to withhold information in scope of the request in this case.
The Commissioner does not require any steps as a result of this decision.