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Reading Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Jan 2012

The complainant requested information relating to a particular property where he had been a tenant, the condition of which had been investigated by the Reading Borough Council. The council applied an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to investigations. The Commissioner did not find it necessary to consider the application of the … Continue reading Reading Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Jan 2012

Cubells, Regina (on The Application of) v Independent Police Complaints Commission: CA 15 Oct 2012

The claimant’s mother had died in hospital. The claimant said that she had died as a result of failures by doctors, and had asked the coroner and police to investigate his allegation that she had been deliberately harmed to cover up missed diagnoses. The police obtained an independent report which said that there was a … Continue reading Cubells, Regina (on The Application of) v Independent Police Complaints Commission: CA 15 Oct 2012

Wolverhampton City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Mar 2012

The complainant requested information in respect of Wolverhampton City Council’s (WCC) expenditure on Adopted Child Support Allowance, grants to adoptive parents and reimbursement of costs for prospective adoptive parents for the financial year from 2010-2011. The Commissioner’s decision is that WCC did not deal with the request in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, … Continue reading Wolverhampton City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Mar 2012

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Apr 2010

The complainant made a request to the Information Commissioner for the information that had been withheld from him in respect of a complaint the Commissioner was investigating. The Commissioner handled the request under Freedom of Information Act 2000 however failed to recognise that the requested information constituted environmental information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Apr 2010

Lord Carlile and Others v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 16 Mar 2012

The claimant had invited an Iranian dissident to speak in Parliament, and now challenged the decision of the Home Secretary to refuse her a visa on the basis that her exclusion was not conducive to the public good. She was a member of an organisation which had in the past supported terrorism, and had first … Continue reading Lord Carlile and Others v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 16 Mar 2012

Sheffield Hallam University (Decision Notice) FS50439809: ICO 14 Aug 2012

The complainant has requested information relating to Common Purpose and for specific invoices. Sheffield Hallam University (the University) provided the complainant with some of the requested information but made redactions under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). It refused to provide some of the requested information under section 12 FOIA as … Continue reading Sheffield Hallam University (Decision Notice) FS50439809: ICO 14 Aug 2012

Sheffield Hallam University (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2012

The complainant has requested information relating to the charity known as Common Purpose. The University provided the complainant with information in response to the request however it made redactions under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the University correctly applied section 40(2) to make the redactions … Continue reading Sheffield Hallam University (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2012

North Somerset Council (Local Government): ICO 12 Sep 2019

The complainant has requested various information relating to the development of a crematorium. North Somerset Council refused the request as vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, but subsequently informed the Commissioner that the request would fall under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and as such, sought to refuse the request … Continue reading North Somerset Council (Local Government): ICO 12 Sep 2019

Sugar v Information Commissioner: IT 14 May 2009

Citations: [2009] UKIT EA – 2005 – 0032 Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Citing: See Also – Sugar v Information Commissioner IT 29-Aug-2006 IT At this preliminary hearing the Tribunal finds that at the time of the request made by Mr Sugar to the BBC for a copy of the Balen Report … Continue reading Sugar v Information Commissioner: IT 14 May 2009

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

Stroud District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2012

The complainant requested information regarding planning enforcement issues. Stroud District Council initially relied on the exemption under section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the exemption relating to investigations and section 12(1), an exclusion relating to costs. Following the Commissioner’s involvement, the council decided to disclose information to the complainant. The only outstanding … Continue reading Stroud District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2012

Guardian News and Media Ltd, Regina (on The Application of) v City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court: CA 3 Apr 2012

The newspaper applied for leave to access documents referred to but not released during the course of extradition proceedings in open court. Held: The application was to be allowed. Though extradition proceedings were not governed by the Civil Procedure Rules, wider principles still applied. The open justice principle is a constitutional principle to be found … Continue reading Guardian News and Media Ltd, Regina (on The Application of) v City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court: CA 3 Apr 2012

Kennedy v The Charity Commission: SC 26 Mar 2014

The claimant journalist sought disclosure of papers acquired by the respondent in its conduct of enquiries into the charitable Mariam appeal. The Commission referred to an absolute exemption under section 32(2) of the 2000 Act, saying that the exemption continued until the papers were destroyed, or for 20 years under the 1958 Act. Held: The … Continue reading Kennedy v The Charity Commission: SC 26 Mar 2014

Cubells v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 2 Aug 2013

Dismissed : Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Appeal dismissed Citations: [2013] UKFTT EA – 2012 – 0236 (GRC, EA/2014/0066 Links: Bailii, ICO Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Cubells, Regina (on The Application of) v Independent Police Complaints Commission CA 15-Oct-2012 The claimant’s mother had died … Continue reading Cubells v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 2 Aug 2013

Woolley v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 25 Nov 2013

Citations: [2013] UKFTT EA – 2013 – 0125 (GRC Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Information Commissioner v Dransfield UTAA 28-Jan-2013 UTAA Tribunal procedure and practice (including UT) – statements of reasons – The public authority was entitled to rely on section 14(1) and to conclude … Continue reading Woolley v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 25 Nov 2013

University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2011

The complainant requested full details of the leaving packages and pension enhancements paid to senior staff not covered by the framework agreement at the University of the Arts London (the University) since 2004. The University withheld the information under sections 40(2) and 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) on the grounds … Continue reading University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2011

Bromley London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Jan 2014

The complainant requested information relating to how the London Borough of Bromley considers disputes over penalty charge notices (PCNs). The Commissioner’s decision is that on the balance of probabilities it is unlikely that the London Borough of Bromley holds any further information. The London Borough of Bromley breached section 10 of the Freedom of Information … Continue reading Bromley London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Jan 2014

Roberts and Another v Gable and others: CA 12 Jul 2007

The claimants appealed a finding of qualified privilege in their claim of defamation by the defendant author and magazine which was said to have accused them of theft and threats of violence against other members of the BNP. Held: The appeal failed. ‘the journalist has a good defence to a claim for libel if what … Continue reading Roberts and Another v Gable and others: CA 12 Jul 2007

Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Sep 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act), all the information it held on its internet and intranet IT systems for two years in a specified format and all other information held electronically about a set of meetings. The Council considered that the request was in its context vexatious by virtue … Continue reading Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Sep 2011

Citywest Homes (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Jan 2012

The complainant requested information from City West Homes concerning works being carried out to ensure that residents of the property where the complainant lives can continue to receive a television signal following the digital switchover. CWH refused to respond to the requests on the basis that they were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom … Continue reading Citywest Homes (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Jan 2012

Holsworthy Federation Governing Body (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Jan 2014

The complainant has requested a copy of the minutes of the last five Governors meetings. Holsworthy Federation Governing Body (HFGB) provided the complainant with three sets of Governor’s meeting minutes. The complainant considers that two further sets of minutes are held between October 2012 and January 2013. HFGB said that no further information was held … Continue reading Holsworthy Federation Governing Body (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Jan 2014

Chelmsford Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 May 2012

The complainant requested information from Chelmsford Borough Council regarding the rental of Hylands Park for the V Festival each year. The council refused to provide the information on the basis that it was exempt under section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption has not been correctly … Continue reading Chelmsford Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 May 2012

Transport for London (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Mar 2014

The complainant requested information about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to Transport for London (TfL). TfL initially stated that it did not hold the information as requested but at internal review it also stated that to try and comply with the request would exceed the appropriate limit in costs set by section 12(1) of the Freedom … Continue reading Transport for London (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Mar 2014

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

Islington Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Sep 2012

The complainant requested information from the London Borough of Islington (the council) relating to major works, external repairs 2010-2011 to a named block of flats in Islington. The council refused to respond to the request because it considered that it was vexatious under section 14(1) and section 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 … Continue reading Islington Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Sep 2012

Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

The complainant requested information on the options for major junction changes at Hugglescote Crossroads. Leicestershire County Council (the Council) held diagrams falling within the scope of this request, but refused to disclose these, citing the exception from the EIR provided by regulation 12(4)(d) (material that is still in the course of completion, unfinished documents, incomplete … Continue reading Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50430435: ICO 13 Aug 2012

The complainant requested information from the London Borough of Islington (the council) relating to charges to residents of flats. The council refused to respond to the requests because it considered that they were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA), the exclusion relating to vexatious requests. The Commissioner’s decision … Continue reading Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50430435: ICO 13 Aug 2012

Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50430436: ICO 13 Aug 2012

The complainant requested information from the London Borough of Islington (the council) relating to charges to residents of flats. The council refused to respond to the requests because it considered that they were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA), the exclusion relating to vexatious requests. The Commissioner’s decision … Continue reading Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50430436: ICO 13 Aug 2012

Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50437482: ICO 13 Aug 2012

The complainant requested information from the London Borough of Islington (the council) relating to charges to residents of flats. The council refused to respond to the requests because it considered that they were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA), the exclusion relating to vexatious requests. The Commissioner’s decision … Continue reading Islington Council (Decision Notice) FS50437482: ICO 13 Aug 2012

Redbridge London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Jul 2012

The complainant requested information relating to the way in which the London Borough of Redbridge (‘the council’) handled a previous information request. The council initially said that the request was vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). However, the council subsequently complied with the request following a separate decision … Continue reading Redbridge London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Jul 2012

Ilminster Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

The complainants have requested various information in relation to a cemetery wall that borders the complainant’s property. The request was refused by Ilminster Town Council (council) under section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). However the Commissioner considered the requested information to be environmental information and should have been refused under regulation … Continue reading Ilminster Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

In re F (otherwise A ) (A Minor) (Publication of Information): CA 1977

An allegation of contempt was made in proceedings related to the publication by a newspaper of extracts from a report by a social worker and a report by the Official Solicitor, both prepared after the commencement and for the purpose of the wardship proceedings. Held: What was published was ‘information relating to [the] proceedings’ within … Continue reading In re F (otherwise A ) (A Minor) (Publication of Information): CA 1977

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Feb 2012

The complainant has requested various pieces of information about the public authority’s running of the Longfield Suite, an entertainment facility maintained by Bury Council. The request was refused as vexatious by Bury Council. The Commissioner’s decision is that Bury Council has correctly applied section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in refusing the … Continue reading Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Feb 2012

Valuation Office Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Jan 2012

The complainant has requested the full postcodes of certain caravan sites licensed by Canterbury Council. The Valuations Office Agency (VOA) refused to provide this information under section 41 and section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the VOA has incorrectly applied section 41 and section 43 to … Continue reading Valuation Office Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Jan 2012

Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50521299: ICO 5 Mar 2014

The complainant has requested information relating to how Hurworth Parish Council (‘the council’) deals with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, how it dealt with standards board complaints and information relating to an event held for some members of HMS Hurworth. The Commissioner’s decision is that Hurworth Parish Council has incorrectly applied the vexatious provision … Continue reading Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50521299: ICO 5 Mar 2014

Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

The complainant requested internal legal advice obtained by Staffordshire County Council (the council). The council withheld the information on the basis that it was covered by legal professional privilege and was therefore exempt under section 42(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council correctly identified the … Continue reading Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

Kent v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 10 Nov 2015

The Appellants challenge to the refusal notice of the 2nd Respondent to provide the requested information, on the grounds that the cost of compliance would exceed the appropriate limit within the meaning of section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 200 (‘FOIA’), Result: Appeal Refused. Citations: [2015] UKFTT 2014 – 0318 (GRC) Links: Bailii … Continue reading Kent v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 10 Nov 2015

Hendy v Information Commissioner and Animal and Plant Health Agency: UTAA 19 Nov 2021

Vexatious requests – role of advice previously given under section 16(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in determining whether present request is vexatious within the meaning of section 14 of the 2000 Act. Citations: [2021] UKUT 308 (AAC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 14 16(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Information … Continue reading Hendy v Information Commissioner and Animal and Plant Health Agency: UTAA 19 Nov 2021

Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

FTTGC Dismissed – Formulation or development of government policy s.35(1)(a) – We have decided to dismiss the appeal because the records of meetings of a Task and Finish Group established by the Welsh Assembly Government in 2012 in respect of certain proposed legislation was exempt information under section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

Northumbria Police (Decision Notice): ICO 13 Feb 2012

ICO The complainant requested information relating to the attempted murder of Martin McGartland in 1999 and Northumbria Police’s investigation of that incident. The Commissioner’s decision is that Northumbria Police was correct to deem the request vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act). The Commissioner however finds … Continue reading Northumbria Police (Decision Notice): ICO 13 Feb 2012

East Devon District Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 12 May 2015

ICO The complainant requested various items of information from East Devon District Council (‘the council’) relating to the council’s proposed relocation from Knowle. The council responded to the requests by supplying internet links to information it had already published on its website. It subsequently said that some information was excepted under regulation 12(4)(e), 12(5)(b) and … Continue reading East Devon District Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 12 May 2015

Cornwall Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 12 May 2015

The complainant requested information from Cornwall Council (‘the council’) relating to a particular property. The council transferred the requests to Cornwall Housing Limited (‘Cornwall Housing’). Cornwall Housing provided some information but subsequently said that the requests were vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). The complainant argued that the … Continue reading Cornwall Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 12 May 2015

T and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: SC 18 Jun 2014

T and JB, asserted that the reference in certificates issued by the state to cautions given to them violated their right to respect for their private life under article 8 of the Convention. T further claims that the obligation cast upon him to disclose the warnings given to him violated the same right. Held: The … Continue reading T and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: SC 18 Jun 2014

Gillan and Quinton v The United Kingdom: ECHR 12 Jan 2010

The claimants had been stopped by the police using powers in the 2000 Act. They were going to a demonstration outside an arms convention. There was no reason given for any suspicion that the searches were needed. Held: The powers given to the police were too wide, provided inadequate protection against abuse, and violated the … Continue reading Gillan and Quinton v The United Kingdom: ECHR 12 Jan 2010

Dransfield v The Information Commissioner: CA 14 May 2015

Appeals raised the question of the scope of the power of a public authority to reject a request under the 2000 Act and, in addition, under the 2004 Regulations on the grounds that the request was ‘vexatious’ and ‘manifestly unreasonable’. Held: The claimant’s appeals were dismissd. The court gave guidance as to the exercise of … Continue reading Dransfield v The Information Commissioner: CA 14 May 2015