Department for Work and Pensions (Central government) [2024] UKICO 285008 (19 July 2024)


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Department for Work and Pensions

The complainant has requested guidance in use by staff at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when migrating ESA claimants to Universal Credit. The Commissioner’s decision is that whilst section 35(1)(a) is engaged, the balance of the public interest favours disclosure. The Commissioner requires DWP to disclose the withheld information. The public authority must take these steps within 30 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

FOI 35: Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 285008

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