The Supreme Court of the UK
- Date 22 September 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 32: Not upheld
The complainant requested legal documents held by the UK Supreme Court (the Supreme Court). The Supreme Court withheld the information under section 32(1) (Court records) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Supreme Court was entitled to rely on sections 32(1)(a) and (c) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner is also satisfied that the Supreme Court provided reasonable advice and assistance in accordance with section 16(1) (duty to provide advice and assistance) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.