Application for directions in a pending appeal. The claimant alleged negligence against his former solicitors. After his successful claim was substantially overturned on appeal, he was made bankrupt.
Held: If the trustee adopted and pursued . .
The complainant submitted an information request to the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office (JCIO), which operates within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), asking whether they had received complaints against a named District Judge, the nature of those complaints (if any) and whether the complaints received (if any) were upheld. The MoJ refused to confirm or deny … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Central Government) FS50692689: ICO 15 Jan 2018
The complainant requested information relating to complaints made against a named Circuit Judge. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) refused to confirm or deny whether the information was held, citing sections 32(3) (court records), 40(5) (personal information) and 44(2) (prohibitions on disclosure) of FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated the MoJ’s application of section 44(2). His decision … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Central Government) FS50632953: ICO 26 Jul 2016
ICO The complainant requested information relating to complaints made against a named Deputy District Judge. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) refused to confirm or deny whether the information was held, citing sections 32(3) (court records), 40(5) (personal information) and 44(2) (prohibitions on disclosure) of FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated the MoJ’s application of section 44(2). … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Central Government) FS50633287: ICO 26 Jul 2016
ICO The complainant requested information relating to complaints made against a named District Judge. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) refused to confirm or deny whether the information was held, citing sections 32(3) (court records), 40(5) (personal information) and 44(2) (prohibitions on disclosure) of FOIA. The Commissioner has investigated the MoJ’s application of section 44(2). His … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Central Government) FS50630019: ICO 26 Jul 2016
