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Benjamin, Vanderpool and Gumbs v The Minister of Information and Broadcasting and The Attorney General for Anguilla: PC 14 Feb 2001

PC (Anguilla) A first non-religious radio station had been formed, but came to include much criticism of the government. One programme was suspended by the government. The programme makers complained that this interfered with their constitutioinal and human rights to freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom from discrimination. Held: The motive in closing … Continue reading Benjamin, Vanderpool and Gumbs v The Minister of Information and Broadcasting and The Attorney General for Anguilla: PC 14 Feb 2001

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 27 May 2010

The complainant requested information from the Information Commissioner which related to his investigation into case FS50165372. The Commissioner confirmed that he held the relevant information however refused to provide it on the grounds it was exempt from disclosure under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, by virtue of section 59(1) of the … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 27 May 2010

Gradwick v Information Commissioner and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: FTTGRC 23 Aug 2011

The Tribunal allows the appeal on one issue only and substitutes the following decision notice in place of the decision notice dated 21 July 2010. Additionally the Tribunal requests that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office further reviews its redactions in light of the matters set out in paragraphs 33-34 of this judgement with a view … Continue reading Gradwick v Information Commissioner and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: FTTGRC 23 Aug 2011

Kennedy v Information Commissioner: IT 14 Jun 2009

The claimant sought release of documents placed with the Charity Commission in connection with investigations into a charity. Held: With certain exceptions, the applicaion failed: ‘once a public authority places documents it held prior to an inquiry into the custody of itself conducting a statutory inquiry then those documents would seem to us to be … Continue reading Kennedy v Information Commissioner: IT 14 Jun 2009

Roberts v Information Commissioner (Dismissed :Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 31 Oct 2013

Freedom of Information Act 2000, and the engagement of the exemption under Section 36(2), 40(1), 40(2) and 42 and the application of the public interest test. Held: The Tribunal upholds the decision notice (FS50433433) dated 26 February 2013 and dismisses the appeal. Citations: [2013] UKFTT EA – 2013 – 0059 (GRC Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom … Continue reading Roberts v Information Commissioner (Dismissed :Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 31 Oct 2013

Office of Communications, Regina (on the Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 8 Apr 2008

Appeal against order for disclosure of details of location, ownership and technical attributes of mobile phone cellular-based stations. Citations: [2008] EWHC 1445 (Admin), [2009] Env LR 1, [2008] ACD 65 Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 57 Cited by: Appeal from – Office of Communications v The Information Commissioner CA 20-Feb-2009 Grounds for … Continue reading Office of Communications, Regina (on the Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 8 Apr 2008

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359480: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359480: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359455: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359455: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359525: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359525: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359512: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359512: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359467: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359467: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

K, aged 16, had left home to join what was said to be a religious sect. His whereabouts were unknown. He had been made a ward of court and the Official Solicitor was appointed to represent his interests. He had sent messages to say that he was well and did not wish to return. The … Continue reading Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

Willow v The Information Commissioner, Ministry of Justice: CA 22 Nov 2017

The appellant social worker appealed from a refusal to release under the 2006 Act of an unredacted copy of the MOJ Minimising and Managing Physical Restraint training manual. The MOJ argued that full disclosure might allow inmates to develop counter techniques. Held: The appeal failed. Judges: Sir Brian Leveson P, McCombe, Nwey LJJ Citations: [2017] … Continue reading Willow v The Information Commissioner, Ministry of Justice: CA 22 Nov 2017

Department of Health (Central Government) FS50596375: ICO 10 Mar 2016

ICO The complainant made a request to the Department of Health (DoH) for information relating to financial figures on the role of technology in driving efficiency savings in the NHS, as discussed at the National Information Board meeting on June 17, 2015. The DoH refused to provide the information it held within the scope of … Continue reading Department of Health (Central Government) FS50596375: ICO 10 Mar 2016

Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50559082: ICO 24 Nov 2015

ICO The complainant requested information from the Cabinet Office relating to the appointment of qualified persons within the Public and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). The Cabinet Office refused this request under section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) because it considered complying with the request would exceed the appropriate limit. The … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50559082: ICO 24 Nov 2015

Department for Communities and Local Government – FS50559640: ICO 23 Jul 2015

ICO (Central Government) The complainants requested information from the Department for Communities and Local Government (‘DCLG’) relating to a complaint they had made about Arun District Council (‘the council’). DCLG refused to respond to the requests on the basis that they were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). … Continue reading Department for Communities and Local Government – FS50559640: ICO 23 Jul 2015

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Jan 2011

The complainant requested information held by the ICO in relation to various trade union groups. The ICO confirmed that it held the relevant information but refused to provide it on the grounds that it was exempt from disclosure under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by virtue of section 59(1) of the … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Jan 2011

Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50285971: ICO 2 Nov 2010

The complainant asked the Ministry of Justice (the ‘public authority’) to provide information relating to representations made by The Queen or the Royal Household regarding UK Freedom of Information law. The public authority withheld the disputed information on the basis of the exemptions at sections 35(1)(a) (formulation or development of government policy), 37(1)(a) (communications with … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50285971: ICO 2 Nov 2010

Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50269559: ICO 3 Aug 2010

ICO The complainant requested information from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) about the issue of ‘third party capture’ by liability insurers. The authority provided some information in response to the request. However, it refused to provide a copy of the legal advice passed to the MOJ by the Financial Services Authority further to an Exemption … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50269559: ICO 3 Aug 2010

Cross v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 7 Jan 2016

Dismissed s.41 Absolute exemption: Confidential information s.23 Absolute exemption: Information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters s.37(1)(a) to (ad) Absolute exemption: Communications with the Sovereign, Heir to Throne and next in line s.40 Absolute exemption: Personal data s.41 Information provided in confidence s.35(1)(c) Qualified exemption: Advice by Law Officers s.37(1) Qualified … Continue reading Cross v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 7 Jan 2016