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Hafan

London Borough of Barnet Council

  • Date 25 November 2025
  • Authority London Borough of Barnet Council
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12(5)(b): Not upheld, EIR 13(1): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information in relation to the investigation of the removal of trees from a specific address. The London Borough of Barnet (the Council) refused to provide the information citing regulation 12(5)(b)-the course of justice, fair trial or inquiry of a criminal or disciplinary nature and regulation 13- personal data.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on regulations 12(5)(b) and 13 of the EIR to withhold the requested information.
The Commissioner does not require further steps.