Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs portfolio questions briefing: FOI release

Information requested

You asked for a copy of the briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs for Justice and Home Affairs Portfolio Questions on 28 January 2026.

Response

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because exemptions under sections.

38(1)(b) - Third party personal data
30(c) - Substantial prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs
33(1)(b) - Substantial prejudice to commercial interests
30(b)(i) - Substantial inhibition to free and frank provision of advice
36(1) - Confidentiality of communications
33(2)(b) - Substantial prejudice to the financial interests of a UK administration

The reasons why exemptions apply are explained in the Annex to this letter.

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FOI 202600504165 - Information Released - Annex and Briefing

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