Legal advice
| Authority | Attorney General's Chambers |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2022-08-12 |
| Outcome | Information not held |
| Outcome date | 2022-09-13 |
| Case ID | 2577949 |
Summary
A request was made to the Attorney General's Chambers for legal advice regarding the legality of charging for quarantine and using the Comis Hotel as detention in 2020. The authority responded that the information was not held and refused the request under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
Key Facts
- The request concerned legal advice sought in 2020 by the Department of Home Affairs or Chief Secretary's Office.
- The specific topics were the legality of charging for quarantine and the use of the Comis Hotel as a place of detention.
- The Attorney General's Chambers stated they do not hold the requested information.
- The refusal was based on section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
- The authority suggested referring to an answer provided to an oral question at the May 2020 sitting of Tynwald.
Data Disclosed
- 2020
- 2022-08-12
- 2022-09-13
- 2577949
- May 2020
- section 11(3)(a)
- section 15
Exemptions Cited
- Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)
Original Request
"1. In 2020, was any legal advice sought by the Department of Home Affairs or Chief Secretary's Office from the Attorney General Chambers considering the legality of charging for quarantine and the use of the Comis Hotel as a place of detention?
Data Tables (1)
Full Response Text
Attorney General's Chambers 2nd floor Belgravia House Circular Road, Douglas Isle of Man, IM1 1AE Telephone: (01624) 685452 E-mail: attgen@gov.im
Our ref: 2577949 8 September 2022
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 12 August 2022 and which states: 1. In 2020, was any legal advice sought by the Department of Home Affairs or Chief Secretary’s Office from the Attorney General Chambers considering the legality of charging for quarantine and the use of the Comis Hotel as a place of detention? While our aim is to is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance a practical refusal reason applies under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (“the Act”), as the Attorney General’s Chambers does not hold the information requested within the scope of the request. In the interests of providing advice and assistance, under section 15 of the Act, you may wish to refer to the answer provided to oral question 1 at the May 2020 sitting of Tynwald, provided here, and the further information provided in respect of such, here. Please quote the reference number 2577949 in any future communications.
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I will now close your request as of this date.
Head of Crown Attorney General’s Chambers