Middlesbrough Council (Local government) [2018] UKICO fs50696135 (22 February 2018)


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Cite as: [2018] UKICO fs50696135

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Middlesbrough Council

The complainant submitted a whistleblowing report to Middlesbrough Council who undertook an investigation in response. The complainant has requested copies of information pertaining to the investigation and its outcome. The council withheld the requested information citing the Freedom of Information Act, specifically sections: 40(2) – Legal and Professional Privilege; 41 - Information Provided in Confidence; and 31(2) - Law Enforcement (for the purpose of protecting charities). The Commissioner’s decision is that Middlesbrough Council has correctly withheld the requested information under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act. The Commissioner does not require Middlesbrough Council to take any steps.

FOI 41: Complaint not upheld

Decision notice: fs50696135

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