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Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369379: ICO 16 Aug 2011

The complainant asked the Tower Hamlets Homes to provide information relating to its technical services. The public authority provided some information but maintained that further information was exempt by virtue of section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, being already available to the complainant. It also advised that some information was not held. … Continue reading Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369379: ICO 16 Aug 2011

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

Metropolitan Police v Information Commissioner: IT 30 Mar 2009

Section 30(2) Freedom of Information Act 2000: matters of public interest in relation to lists of informants held by Appellant in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century – exceptional nature of public interest in preventing disclosure of informants’ names, past, present and future – redaction Citations: [2009] UKIT EA – 2008 – 0078 … Continue reading Metropolitan Police v Information Commissioner: IT 30 Mar 2009

British Broadcasting Corporation v The Information Commissioner: Admn 2 Oct 2009

The BBC appealed against an order for it to disclose salaries of various of its employees and of payments to contractors, and of budgets for certain programmes. The issue was as to whether the information was held other than for the purposes of journalism. Judges: Irwin J Citations: [2009] EWHC 2348 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading British Broadcasting Corporation v The Information Commissioner: Admn 2 Oct 2009

Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50423735: ICO 9 Jan 2013

The complainant has requested information relating to an investigation into allegations of wrong doing, made by the complainant, as well as Transport for London’s (TfL) policies on reporting wrong doing and fraud. TfL provided the complainant with some of the requested information but refused to disclose some information under section 30(1)(a), section 30(2)(a)(i), section 31(1)(g) … Continue reading Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50423735: ICO 9 Jan 2013

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

Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice) FS50085374: ICO 30 Aug 2007

The complainant asked the public authority for information about meetings with the Chairman of the BBC and related expenses. The public authority referred part of the request to the BBC and stated that it did not have the information covered by the remainder. On review it identified an email which it held but refused disclosure … Continue reading Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice) FS50085374: ICO 30 Aug 2007

NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) (Health (NHS)) FS50633751: ICO 4 Aug 2016

ICO The complainant has requested the attachments beginning with ‘7DS’ to emails provided in response to a separate FOIA request. NHS England has failed to respond to this request for information. The Commissioner considers that NHS England breached section 10(1) FOIA in the handling of this request. The Commissioner requires the public authority to provide … Continue reading NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) (Health (NHS)) FS50633751: ICO 4 Aug 2016

Department of Health (Central Government) FS50603751: ICO 25 Jul 2016

ICO The complainant has requested information relating to any meetings between the former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health and Jeremy Hunt or senior civil servants about the report on doctors pay. The Department of Health identified a number of diary entries, narrative information and three notes of meetings which were relevant to the … Continue reading Department of Health (Central Government) FS50603751: ICO 25 Jul 2016

Department of Health (Central Government) FS50596375: ICO 10 Mar 2016

ICO The complainant made a request to the Department of Health (DoH) for information relating to financial figures on the role of technology in driving efficiency savings in the NHS, as discussed at the National Information Board meeting on June 17, 2015. The DoH refused to provide the information it held within the scope of … Continue reading Department of Health (Central Government) FS50596375: ICO 10 Mar 2016

Warwickshire County Council (Decision Notice) FS50371802: ICO 31 May 2011

The complainant asked the public authority to provide information relating to her pension statement and the dates it reached Warwickshire County Council and herself. The public authority did not respond to this request as it was relying on a previous refusal notice citing the exclusion at section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, … Continue reading Warwickshire County Council (Decision Notice) FS50371802: ICO 31 May 2011

Commiissioner of Police for The Metropolis v The Information Commissioner, Donnie Mackenzie: UTAA 22 Oct 2014

Information Rights : Freedom of Information – Exceptions – Mr Mackenzie made a three-part request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) to the Metropolitan Police for data about joint agency operations which included surveillance. The Metropolitan Police took the view that responding to the request would exceed the section 12 cost limit. Mr … Continue reading Commiissioner of Police for The Metropolis v The Information Commissioner, Donnie Mackenzie: UTAA 22 Oct 2014

Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149375: ICO 22 Dec 2008

ICO The complainant made a request to the Department of Health (the ‘DoH’) for copies of the minutes of the ‘Adverse Reactions Committee’ from the period January 1986 to December 1992. The DoH provided a redacted copy of these minutes and informed the complainant that information had been withheld under sections 40 and 43. At … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149375: ICO 22 Dec 2008

Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149373: ICO 22 Dec 2008

ICO The complainant made a request to the Department of Health (the ‘DoH’) for copies of the minutes of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation from the period January 1986 to December 1992. The DoH provided a redacted copy of these minutes and informed the complainant that information had been withheld under sections 40 … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149373: ICO 22 Dec 2008

Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149374: ICO 22 Dec 2008

ICO The complainant made a request to the Department of Health (the ‘DoH’) for copies of the minutes of the ‘MMR sub-committee’ from the period January 1986 to December 1992. The DoH provided a redacted copy of these minutes and informed the complainant that information had been withheld under sections 40 and 43. At the … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50149374: ICO 22 Dec 2008

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (Decision Notice) FS50373036: ICO 22 Aug 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’), information from the MHRA about its procedures in set circumstances. The MHRA provided some information and explained that it did not hold further information. The complainant asked for an internal review and the MHRA upheld its position. The case was referred to the … Continue reading Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (Decision Notice) FS50373036: ICO 22 Aug 2011

Department for Work and Pensions (Decision Notice) FS50511375: ICO 7 Jan 2014

The complainant has requested telephone numbers for all DWP Contact Centres in England and Benefit centre for Worcester and Wolverhampton Jobcentre Plus Direct Line numbers. The DWP refused to provide the requested information under section 36(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the DWP has correctly applied section … Continue reading Department for Work and Pensions (Decision Notice) FS50511375: ICO 7 Jan 2014

Cross v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 7 Jan 2016

Dismissed s.41 Absolute exemption: Confidential information s.23 Absolute exemption: Information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters s.37(1)(a) to (ad) Absolute exemption: Communications with the Sovereign, Heir to Throne and next in line s.40 Absolute exemption: Personal data s.41 Information provided in confidence s.35(1)(c) Qualified exemption: Advice by Law Officers s.37(1) Qualified … Continue reading Cross v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 7 Jan 2016

Office of Government Commerce v Information Commissioner and Another: Admn 11 Apr 2008

The Office appealed against decisions ordering it to release information about the gateway reviews for the proposed identity card system, claiming a qualified exemption from disclosure under the 2000 Act. Held: The decision was set aside for breaching the rule against impugning an action of Parliament. The minister had made a statement as to the … Continue reading Office of Government Commerce v Information Commissioner and Another: Admn 11 Apr 2008

The Rugby Football Union v Consolidated Information Services Ltd: SC 21 Nov 2012

The Union challenged the right of the respondent to resell tickets to international rugby matches. The tickets were subject to a condition rendering it void on any resale at above face value. They said that the respondent had advertised tickets in breach of this condition. The Court considered whether it was appropriate to protect the … Continue reading The Rugby Football Union v Consolidated Information Services Ltd: SC 21 Nov 2012

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Ranger v The House of Lords Appointments Commission: QBD 20 Jan 2015

The claimant, a succesful businessman and benefitor of charity, had twice applied unsuccessfully to be appointed to the House of Lords. He now sought disclosure of two letters submitted by third parties apparently opposing his appointment. He was content that they be anonymised. Held: The applications came under the exemption from disclosure in relation to … Continue reading Ranger v The House of Lords Appointments Commission: QBD 20 Jan 2015

Middlesbrough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 13 Dec 2011

ICO The complainant requested a copy of CCTV footage held by Middlesbrough Council). The council initially indicated that the complainant could inspect the information by appointment. It subsequently said that the information could not be made available because it was exempt under an exemption relating to personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council … Continue reading Middlesbrough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 13 Dec 2011

Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd and others: HL 28 Oct 1999

Fair Coment on Political Activities The defendant newspaper had published articles wrongly accusing the claimant, the former Prime Minister of Ireland of duplicity. The paper now appealed, saying that it should have had available to it a defence of qualified privilege because of the claimant’s status as a politician. Held: The appeal failed (Lords Hope … Continue reading Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd and others: HL 28 Oct 1999

Scotch Whisky Association and Others v The Lord Advocate and Another: SC 15 Nov 2017

The Association challenged the imposition of minimum pricing systems for alcohol, saying that it was in breach of European law. After a reference to the ECJ, the Court now considered its legality. Held: The Association’s appeal failed. Minimum pricing was a proportionate way of achieving a legitimate aim. From the outset, concern about the health … Continue reading Scotch Whisky Association and Others v The Lord Advocate and Another: SC 15 Nov 2017

Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Aug 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, twelve items of information that related to how his complaint and other complaints of his family were handled by the Trust. The Trust provided some information, explained that it did not hold other information and withheld other information by virtue of sections 12 [the costs … Continue reading Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Aug 2011

Cumbria Constabulary (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Aug 2011

The complainant asked Cumbria Constabulary to provide information relating to European Arrest Warrants. The public authority refused to disclose this using the exemptions in sections 23(1) (information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters) and 30(1) (investigations and proceedings conducted by public authorities) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It later … Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Aug 2011

eDate Advertising GmbH v X: ECJ 25 Oct 2011

ECJ (Grand Chamber) Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 – Jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters – Jurisdiction ‘in matters relating to tort, delict or quasi-delict’ – Directive 2000/31/EC – Publication of information on the internet – Adverse effect on personality rights – Place where the harmful event occurred or may occur … Continue reading eDate Advertising GmbH v X: ECJ 25 Oct 2011

British Broadcasting Corporation v Sugar and Another: Admn 2 Oct 2009

Disclosure was sought of a report prepared by the BBC to assess the balance of its coverage of middle east affairs. The BBC said that the information was not held for purposes other than those of journalism, art or literature. One issue was whether the test was as to whether there was a ‘predominant’ use … Continue reading British Broadcasting Corporation v Sugar and Another: Admn 2 Oct 2009

Cheshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 Jun 2017

The complainant has requested information relating to the misconduct hearing of a police officer who has been dismissed from Cheshire Constabulary. Cheshire Constabulary refused to provide the information citing section 40(2) (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that it was correct to do so. FOI 40(2): Not … Continue reading Cheshire Constabulary (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 26 Jun 2017

Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jul 2011

The complainant made a freedom of information request to the Financial Services Authority (the public authority) to request copies of three reports it had produced in relation to Split Capital Investment Trusts. The public authority refused the request by relying on the exemptions; section 21 (Information accessible by other means); section 40 (Personal information), section … Continue reading Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jul 2011

University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Aug 2012

The complainant has requested any communications between the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Norfolk Police that resulted in Norfolk Police being given the names of people who made FOI requests to the university. UEA said that the requested information was not held. The Commissioner’s decision is that UEA correctly said that the requested information … Continue reading University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Aug 2012

Tarsasag A Szabadsagjogokert v Hungary: ECHR 13 Nov 2008

The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union sought access to details of a legal challenge filed by a Hungarian parliamentarian in the Hungarian Constitutional Court concerning the constitutionality of legislative amendments to the Hungarian Criminal Code. The Union contended that the refusal of the Constitutional Court to grant it access to the documents was a violation of … Continue reading Tarsasag A Szabadsagjogokert v Hungary: ECHR 13 Nov 2008

Milton Keynes Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Jul 2020

The complainant requested information relating to a planning application, held by Building Control, from Milton Keynes Council (‘the Council’). The Council initially responded under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’) and provided some information, but withheld other information under various exemptions. After reconsidering the request under the EIR, the Council’s position was that … Continue reading Milton Keynes Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Jul 2020

University of Essex (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Jan 2014

The complainant has requested a copy of Essex University’s (the University) risk register. The University refused to disclose this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the University has failed to demonstrate that section 43(2) FOIA is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to … Continue reading University of Essex (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Jan 2014

Norwich City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Oct 2011

ICO The complainant requested information relation to a tendering procedure for the development at Threescore in Bowthorpe. This request was refused under section 14(1) as the request was considered vexatious. The Commissioner’s decision is that Norwich City Council (‘the Council’) should have handled the request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (‘the EIR’) as opposed … Continue reading Norwich City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Oct 2011

Lumba (WL) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 23 Mar 2011

The claimants had been detained under the 1971 Act, after completing sentences of imprisonment pending their return to their home countries under deportations recommended by the judges at trial, or chosen by the respondent. They challenged as unlawful the respondent’s, at first unpublished, policy introduced in 2006, that by default, those awaiting deportation should be … Continue reading Lumba (WL) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 23 Mar 2011

Havant Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Oct 2012

The complainant requested a copy of the council’s up to date charges for supplying environmental information. The council initially responded and referred to an investigation that was being conducted by the Commissioner regarding an earlier request. At the internal review stage, the council provided a link to a copy of its up to date charges … Continue reading Havant Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Oct 2012

Treasury Solicitors (Central Government): ICO 16 Mar 2015

The complainant requested the number of times an employee of the Treasury Solicitor’s Department (TSol) accused people of making fraudulent claims for money. TSol confirmed that some relevant information was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that TSol should have instead refused the request under section 40(5)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) … Continue reading Treasury Solicitors (Central Government): ICO 16 Mar 2015

Wainwright and another v Home Office: HL 16 Oct 2003

The claimant and her son sought to visit her other son in Leeds Prison. He was suspected of involvement in drugs, and therefore she was subjected to strip searches. There was no statutory support for the search. The son’s penis had been touched which was a battery. Held: The policy considerations which limit the heads … Continue reading Wainwright and another v Home Office: HL 16 Oct 2003

Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Dec 2009

ICO The complainant asked for access to all social work records regarding her father, who was deceased. Leicestershire County Council (‘the Council’) refused to provide this information citing the exemptions under section 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’) and section 40(2). The Commissioner investigated and found that some of the information … Continue reading Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Dec 2009

Regina (Persey and Others) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Admn 15 Mar 2002

The applicants sought an order that the government enquiries into the foot and mouth outbreak should be held in public. They argued that the need to re-establish public faith made a decision not to hold the enquiries in public irrational, and that a failure to hold the enquiry in public infringed the applicant’s human rights. … Continue reading Regina (Persey and Others) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Admn 15 Mar 2002

Common Council of The City of London (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Dec 2011

The complainant requested information relating to the Hampstead Heath Constabulary and the Epping Forest Keepers. The Common Council of the City of London responded that the information requested was not covered by the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist however, it provided some information that it considered was relevant. … Continue reading Common Council of The City of London (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Dec 2011

Newport City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Oct 2011

The complainant made a request for information held by Newport City Council relating to various projects and initiatives. The Council stated that to comply with the request would exceed the appropriate cost limit and refused the request on the basis that section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 was engaged. During the course … Continue reading Newport City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Oct 2011

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

Royal Surrey County Hospital (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Dec 2006

ICO Initially the complainant made a request to the Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) under the Access to Health Records Act 1990 (AHRA) for information relating to her late husband’s treatment whilst he was a patient in the hospital. She then made a separate request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for four particular … Continue reading Royal Surrey County Hospital (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Dec 2006

In Re R (Wardship: Restrictions on Publication): CA 1994

The parents had separated and the child made a ward of court. The mother had care and control and the father had access. The father abducted the child to Israel but she was recovered. The father was extradited to stand trial here. He sought publicity for his views upon the treatment of fathers by the … Continue reading In Re R (Wardship: Restrictions on Publication): CA 1994

East Hertfordshire District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Nov 2011

The complainant asked the council to provide copies of any application forms or questionnaires that had been submitted by candidates for the East Hertfordshire Independent Remuneration Panel since April 2010, redacted as appropriate. The council initially refused to provide any of the information on the basis that it was exempt under section 40(2) of the … Continue reading East Hertfordshire District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Nov 2011