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Freedom of Information Request

Council Tax Withholding Due to Allegations of Funding Terrorism

Received: 19 March 2025

Dear FOI Officer, I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and would appreciate your response within the statutory 20 working days.Please provide the following information for the period from 2019 to 2024:1. The number of Barnet residents who have withheld council tax payments on the grounds that council tax funds were allegedly being used to finance terrorism.2. The number of cases in which Barnet Council has taken legal action (including liability orders, enforcement actions, or court proceedings) against residents who withheld council tax for this reason.3. Copies of any correspondence between Barnet Council and law enforcement agencies or other governmental bodies regarding allegations that council tax funds were linked to terrorism.Please provide this information in a digital format (PDF). If any part of this request is exempt or requires clarification, kindly inform me as soon as possible.I look forward to your response.Yours sincerely,

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