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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

Martyres v The Information Commissioner (Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 31 Dec 2014

The claimant had sought information from several public bodies as to his late wife to support his probate dispute. The police had rejected this request as vexatios, and he now appealed against the upholding of that decision by the respondent. [2014] UKFTT 2014 – 0184 (GRC) Bailii Information Updated: 25 December 2021; Ref: scu.541423

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Mar 2011

The complainant requested a copy of the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) Enforcement Referral Log. This was disclosed by the ICO with certain information redacted under section 31(1)(g) by virtue sections 31(2)(a) and (c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act). The redacted information comprised of live enforcement cases from 2007 where disclosure would … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Mar 2011

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

Department for Work and Pensions v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 27 Jul 2016

The applicant sought disclosure of certain organisations who had provided placements for those seeking work. They said that in the past disclosure had led to adverse publicity for those organisations, and refused disclosure under the department’s commercial interests and those of the organisations involved. The Department now appealed from a decision that the qualified exemption … Continue reading Department for Work and Pensions v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 27 Jul 2016

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Aug 2010

The complainant originally submitted a request to the Crown Prosecution Service the public authority for information relating to a trial during 1997 and 1998. This was refused under the exemptions at sections 30 (criminal proceedings) and 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. He subsequently made a refined request which the public … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Aug 2010

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

Wise v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Mar 2011

FTTGRC ‘This appeal concerns a request made by the Appellant to the Lancashire Police Authority (‘LPA’) on 31 August 2008 for documentation concerning the LPA’s decision not to include in its newsletter ‘Dialogue’ an article on the Intelligence and Anti-Corruption Team. There had previously been a published intention to include such an article and the … Continue reading Wise v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Mar 2011

Cabinet Office (Central Government): ICO 31 Mar 2022

The complainant has requested correspondence and other communications, relating to the 9 September 2019 prorogation of Parliament, sent or received by Dominic Cummings (then Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson). The Cabinet Office has asserted that aside from a memo of 15 August 2019 from Nikki Da Costa (Director of Legislative Affairs) they hold … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government): ICO 31 Mar 2022

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

Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50315766: ICO 16 Dec 2010

The complainant asked Norfolk Constabulary to provide information relating to complaints about a specified vehicle. The public authority refused to confirm or deny whether it held the information falling within the scope of the request, citing the exemption provided by section 40(5)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner finds that confirmation or … Continue reading Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50315766: ICO 16 Dec 2010

Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

In response to a request for information made on 22 October 2005, Sussex Police notified the complainant that they considered the request vexatious. The complainant is known to have made over 750 requests for information to various public bodies during the previous year. In line with Freedom of Information Act 2000 Awareness Guidance No 22: … Continue reading Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

Worcestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

The complainant requested various information about WCC’s treatment of her mother. There is no evidence that the Complainant had any right to act on her mother’s behalf, or that her mother has given consent for information about her care to be provided to the Complainant. The Complainant also asked for information about the complaint she … Continue reading Worcestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

Mathieson v Information Commissioner and Devon and Cornwall Constabulary: FTTGRC 11 Apr 2011

1. The Public Authority failed to deal with the Complainant’s request for information . . in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in that it should have communicated the requested information to him; 2. The Public Authority is now required to communicate the requested information to him no later than 35 working days … Continue reading Mathieson v Information Commissioner and Devon and Cornwall Constabulary: FTTGRC 11 Apr 2011

North West Strategic Health Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

The complainant requested copies of the reports that followed inquiries after homicide. The North West Strategic Health Authority declined to provide the information on the basis of the exemptions contained in sections 21, 40(2), 41 and 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation NHS NW released further … Continue reading North West Strategic Health Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

Nursing and Midwifery Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Jul 2013

The complainants have requested information from the Nursing and Midwifery Council which, if held, would have included details as to the identity of witnesses who provided information to the NMC during its investigation of a fitness to practice complaint and a copy of all case material. The NMC refused to confirm or deny whether or … Continue reading Nursing and Midwifery Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Jul 2013

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

The complainant requested information relating to the monitoring of children with special educational needs. This was refused under section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, on the grounds of the cost for compliance. The complainant submitted refined requests for information which the public authority stated it did not hold. The Commissioner’s decision is … Continue reading Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 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

GKR Karate (UK) Limited v Porch, Yorkshire Post Newspaper, Holmes: QBD 17 Jan 2000

The claimant sought damages alleging defamation. The judge ordered certain elements of the case to be heard first, and others, if necessary later. Although the case had been begun under the old rules, the new civil procedure regime gave the judge much wider powers of management, and defamation cases were notoriously expensive and lengthy and … Continue reading GKR Karate (UK) Limited v Porch, Yorkshire Post Newspaper, Holmes: QBD 17 Jan 2000

United Pan-Europe Communications N V v Deutsche Bank Ag: CA 19 May 2000

The claimant sought to prevent the misuse of what it said was its confidential information, identifying it by reference to specific documents in which it was said to be recorded. Held: That was a sufficient description because the defendant had ‘each of the documents in its possession and can see for itself what [the claimant] … Continue reading United Pan-Europe Communications N V v Deutsche Bank Ag: CA 19 May 2000

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

Cambridgeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

ICO The complainant requested from Cambridgeshire County Council (the council) its most up to date adopted Policy on access to social care, domiciliary care, health and medical records for a deceased individual. The council disclosed its Data Protection Policy and confirmed it complied with the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 … Continue reading Cambridgeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

In re Z (A Minor) (Identification: Restrictions on Publication): CA 31 Jul 1995

The court was asked whether the daughter of Cecil Parkinson and Sarah Keays should be permitted to take part in a television programme about the specialist help she was receiving for her special educational needs. Held: The court refused to vary an injunction against publication of any details with regard to a particular child. This … Continue reading In re Z (A Minor) (Identification: Restrictions on Publication): CA 31 Jul 1995

British Airways Plc v Ryanair Limited: ChD 25 Oct 2000

The claimant alleged that disparaging adverts by the defendant infringed its trade marks and amounted to the tort of malicious falsehood. Held: There was no dispute that the mark had been used. The Act could not be used to prevent any use of another’s trade mark in comparitive advertising. In this case the advertisement, though … Continue reading British Airways Plc v Ryanair Limited: ChD 25 Oct 2000

Northern Ireland Office (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2011

The complainant requested information relating to firearm permits granted to individuals with criminal convictions. The Northern Ireland Office (the NIO) provided some information, but refused to disclose the remainder under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 as it comprised sensitive personal data, disclosure of which would be unfair. The Commissioner considers that … Continue reading Northern Ireland Office (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2011

University of Oxford (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009

The complainant requested information held by several Universities, including Oxford University in relation to research it may have undertaken or be undertaking with primates. This included numbers and species of primates used in previous returns already provided to the Home Office along with a summary of any current research and the species being used. The … Continue reading University of Oxford (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009

Kings College London (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009

The complainant requested information held by several Universities, including King’s College London in relation to research it may have undertaken or be undertaking with primates. This included numbers and species of primates used in previous returns already provided to the Home Office along with a summary of any current research and the species being used. … Continue reading Kings College London (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009

University College London (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009

The complainant requested information held by several Universities, including University College London in relation to research it may have undertaken or be undertaking with primates. This included numbers and species of primates used in previous returns already provided to the Home Office along with a summary of any current research and the species being used. … Continue reading University College London (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Mar 2009