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Hafan

Secretary of State for the Home Department (Home Office)

  • Date 1 September 2025
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld

The complainant requested information relating to the housing of illegal migrants. The Home Office refused the request, citing section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.