Secretary of State for the Home Department (Home Office)

The complainant has requested information relating to asylum seekers who have died, from the Home Office. The Home Office ultimately disclosed some information but refused the remainder citing the exemptions at sections 38(1) (Health and safety) and 41(1) (Information provided in confidence) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that neither exemption is engaged. The Commissioner requires the Home Office to disclose the withheld information.