Department for Work and Pensions (Central government) [2023] UKICO 244331 (9 October 2023)


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Department for Work and Pensions

The complainant requested information from the Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) relating to court complaints against DWP under the Equality Act 2010 and information relating to equality training for named DWP employees. DWP relied on section 12 (cost limit) of FOIA to refuse the request. DWP also cited section 40(2) to withhold some information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DWP was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1). The Commissioner finds that DWP has complied with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner considers that DWP has breached section 10(1) of FOIA as it did not confirm that it held information within the statutory time limit. It has also breached section 17(5) of FOIA as it did not provide the complainant with its refusal notice within the statutory time limit. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken by DWP.

FOI 17: Complaint upheld FOI 10: Complaint upheld FOI 12: Complaint not upheld

Decision notice: 244331

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