British Film Institute
- Date 27 February 2026
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 14(1): Not upheld, FOI 16(1): Not upheld
The complainant requested from the British Film Institute (BFI) information concerning BFI and the African Odyssey screening strand. BFI deemed the requests vexatious under section 14(1) (vexatious request) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the requests are vexatious and BFI was entitled to rely on section 14(1) of FOIA to refuse to comply with the requests. He is satisfied that BFI complied with the requirements of section 16(1) (advice and assistance) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require BFI to take any steps as a result of this decision.