Dear Ministry for Ethnic Communities,

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 relating to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund (ECDF) grant awarded to Asturlab Cultural Centre for the “4 for 40 Stop the Silence Campaign”.

Specifically, I request the following information not already provided in response to OIA 2526-0072:

1. Final Results Report (Withheld Document)

- The date on which the final results report was received by the Ministry.
- All correspondence relating to any requests for clarification, further information, or amendments to that report.
- Any internal assessments, reviews, or commentary on that report.

2. Application of Section 9(2)(ba)(i)

- Any internal communications relating to the decision to withhold the final results report under section 9(2)(ba)(i).
- Any documents setting out the basis on which:

I. an obligation of confidence was considered to exist, and
II. release was considered likely to prejudice the future supply of similar information.

3. Due Diligence – Specific Evidence

-Any documents that record or summarise the Ministry’s assessment of whether the funded activities:

I. involved advocacy, or
II. were intended to influence public opinion.

4. Assessment Timeline and Prioritisation

Any internal records or communications that explain:

I. the timeframe in which this application was assessed and approved, and
II. whether the application was treated as urgent or expedited, and if so, why.
III. how applications are prioritised, including any criteria for urgent or expedited consideration.

5. Assistance to Applicant

- Any internal policies or guidance relating to the provision of advice or assistance to ECDF applicants during the application process.
- Any records indicating whether the assistance provided in this case was considered standard practice.

6. Handling of OIA 2526-0072

- Any internal communications created after receipt of OIA 2526-0072 that relate to:

I. the decision to withhold information, or
II. the scope of information released.

If any part of this request is refused, please specify the grounds for refusal under the Act.

Yours faithfully,

Miguel Angel