Attorney General's Office
- Date 28 October 2025
- Sector Central government, Other
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 17: Upheld, FOI 24: Not upheld, FOI 27: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about a visit to Tel Aviv, Israel, from the Attorney General’s Office (“the AGO”). The AGO provided some information but refused to provide the remainder citing sections 24(1) (National security), 27(1)(a)-(c) (International relations), 38(1)(b) (Health and safety) and 40(2) (Personal information) of FOIA.
In failing to respond to the original request within 20 working days the AGO breached section 10(1) (Time for compliance) of FOIA. In failing to advise the complainant which exemptions were under consideration when extending the time for a response, the AGO breached sections 17(1)(b) and 17(1)(c) of FOI.
The Commissioner finds that sections 24(1) and 27(1) of FOIA are properly engaged. However, if it has not already done so, the AGO should disclose the information that it advised the Commissioner was suitable for disclosure.