SIC Legal Advice: Register of Judicial Interests – On 1 May 2015, Mr Cherbi asked the Scottish Ministers (the Ministers) for information regarding legal advice taken on calls to create a register of interests for members of Scotland’s Judiciary.
The Ministers provided some information, but withheld legal advice, on the basis that disclosure would breach legal professional privilege. The Ministers also withheld the identity of the source of the advice, arguing that disclosure would prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs.
The Commissioner investigated and found that the Ministers had responded to Mr Cherbi’s request for information in accordance with FOISA.
References: [2015] ScotIC 168 – 2015
Links: Bailii
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Last Update: 15 October 2020; Ref: scu.556106 br>