Arrest of two filmmakers: Menie Estate – On 31 October 2012, Mr Edwards asked the Chief Constable of Police Scotland (the Police) for information about the arrest of two filmmakers at the Menie Estate. The Police withheld the information on the basis that it was exempt under FOISA.
The Commissioner investigated Mr Edward’s application. During the investigation, the Police disclosed further information. Following the investigation, the Commissioner found that the Police were entitled to withhold the remaining information under sections 34(1) and 38(1)(b) of FOISA as it comprised, respectively, information held by the Police for the purposes of a criminal investigation, and personal data, disclosure of which would breach the first data protection principle.
[2014] ScotIC 106 – 2014
Bailii
Scotland, Information
Updated: 17 December 2021; Ref: scu.535059
