The claimant asserted that the 1998 Act created rights between the parties that are in substance though not in form of a contractual nature; and rights to compensation for infringement of those primary rights of a nature that did not previously exist in English domestic law. He said that when the defendant had proceesed information … Continue reading Johnson v The Medical Defence Union: CA 28 Mar 2007
The applicant sought damages for the defendant having infringed her privacy in several ways, including under the 1998 Act. The defendant argued that she had invited publicity and had misled the public as to her drug problem. A photograch had been taken as she left a drug rehabilitation group meeting. Held: The fact that she … Continue reading Campbell v Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd: QBD 27 Mar 2002
ICO The complainant has requested transcripts of interviews conducted by the Environment Agency with the Deputy Chief Executive of Heart of England NHS Trust and a senior manager about waste management at the Trust. The complainant also asked for a letter sent by the EA to the Trust in February 2007. The Environment Agency withheld … Continue reading Environment Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Jul 2012
ICO The complainant requested representations provided to Gwynedd Council (‘the Council’) concerning a particular gate and the use of a right of way on which the gate is situated. The Council refused to provide the requested information under regulation 13 of the EIR. The Commissioner has investigated and found that the information is exempt from … Continue reading Gwynedd Council (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Jan 2014
The claimant sought judicial review of legislative provisions requiring Internet Service Providers to become involved in regulation of copyright infringements by its subscribers. They asserted that the Act and proposed Order were contrary to European law. Held: The request was refused. No obligation had yet fallen on the claimant, and the exact form and rules … Continue reading British Telecommunications Plc and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Admn 20 Apr 2011