Freedom of Information Act 1997

Stay on certain decisions.

44

44.(1) This section applies to—

(a) a decision to grant a request to which section 29 applies, and

(b) a decision under section 34.

(2) Effect shall not be given to a decision to which this section applies before—

(a) the expiration of the time for—

(i) making an application for a review of the decision under section 34, or

(ii) bringing an appeal to the High Court from the decision,

as may be appropriate,

or

(b) if such an application or appeal is made or brought, the determination or withdrawal thereof,

whichever is the later.