Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
- Date 22 July 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Not upheld
The complainant requested a report on law firms’ practices on interest accrued on general client accounts. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed it held the requested information, but refused to disclose it, citing sections 22(1) (information intended for future publication) and 35(1)(a) (formulation of government policy) of FOIA. The Commissioner has considered the MoJ’s application of section 35(1)(a) to the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MoJ was entitled to rely on section 35(1)(a) of FOIA to withhold the requested report. No steps are required as a result of this decision.