The plaintiff sought to challenge the policy of the respondent which prevented the issue of a new National Insurance (NI) number on completion of gender re-assignment surgery. She now appealed against denial of her claim. Held: The policy was lawful. McCowan LJ said: ‘since it will not make the slightest practical difference, far from the … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Social Services ex parte Hooker: CA 1983
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The complainant requested peer review documents carried out by the Department for Work and Pensions (the DWP) following the death of a benefit claimant. The DWP refused the request under section 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) as disclosure was prohibited by section 123 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 … Continue reading Department for Work and Pensions (Central Government): ICO 17 Sep 2015
