The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act

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Information Commissioner's Office reviews

Practice recommendation

Date: 26 September 2022

Reference: FPR0987660

Following a number of recent complaints regarding freedom of information requests made to Croydon Council, the Information Commissioner has reached the view that the council’s request handling practices do not follow the Freedom of Information Code of Practice, issued by the Cabinet Office in July 2018.

Download a copy of the ICOs practice recommendation report - FPR0987660