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Kings College London v Information Commissioner (Dismissed Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 30 Sep 2014

FTTG FOIA section 40(2) – whether disclosure of personal data would breach the first data protection principle – FOIA section 43(2) – whether disclosure would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of the public authority Anisa Dhanji TJ [2014] UKFTT 2014 – 0074 (GRC) Bailii Freedom of Information Act 2000 Information Updated: 24 December … Continue reading Kings College London v Information Commissioner (Dismissed Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 30 Sep 2014

Department of Health, Regina (on The Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 20 Apr 2011

The department appealed against an order requiring it to disclose statistical information about late abortions. The department argued that the numbers involved were such that the individual patients involved mighty be identified, and that therefore the information constituted personal data and was exempt under section 40 of the 2000 Act. The claimant had altered its … Continue reading Department of Health, Regina (on The Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 20 Apr 2011

Kennedy v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 12 May 2011

The claimant, a journalist, sought further information from the Charity Commission after the release of three investigations into the ‘Mariam Appeal’ and questions about the source and use of its funds. The Commission replied that it was exempt under section 32. The claimant appealed against the finding of a blanket exemption, and continued after completion … Continue reading Kennedy v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 12 May 2011

APG v Information Commissioner and The Ministry of Defence: UTAA 15 Apr 2011

UTAA Freedom of Information Act 2000 – cost of compliance and appropriate limit – time for compliance – refusal notice – exemption where cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit – late reliance on exemptions – code of practice – advice and assistance – qualified exemptions – legal professional privilege – defence – international relations – … Continue reading APG v Information Commissioner and The Ministry of Defence: UTAA 15 Apr 2011

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St Edmundsbury Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Mar 2009

ICO The complainant asked the Information Commissioner to consider the response provided by St Edmundsbury Borough Council to a request he had made about an agreement concerning the Cattle Market Redevelopment Project in Bury St Edmunds. He sought copies of the advice (as well as the source of that advice) that led to another company … Continue reading St Edmundsbury Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Mar 2009

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Feb 2009

ICO The complainant requested information from Cleveland and Redcar Borough Council relating to the construction of sea defences in Coatham. The Council disclosed some information about the project, but did not fully meet the information request. In addition, it did not confirm or deny that it held any other information in respect of this case … Continue reading Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Feb 2009

Leander v Sweden: ECHR 26 Mar 1987

Mr Leander had been refused employment at a museum located on a naval base, having been assessed as a security risk on the basis of information stored on a register maintained by State security services that had not been disclosed him. Mr Leander complained that he should have been provided with the information in question, … Continue reading Leander v Sweden: ECHR 26 Mar 1987

Lambeth London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Sep 2013

The complainant requested information about the Myatts Field North Estate PFI contract from the London Borough of Lambeth. The council supplied some information but withheld some using the exemptions under section 40(2) and 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner asked the council to reconsider the request under the terms of the … Continue reading Lambeth London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Sep 2013

Office of Government Commerce (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jul 2008

ICO The complainant requested access to all of the documents held by the Office of Government Commerce with regard to the ministerial direction issued by the Secretary of State for Defence to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence on 30 July 2003, which concerned the order of 20 Hawk jet trainer aircraft. The … Continue reading Office of Government Commerce (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jul 2008

Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2009

The complainant made an information request to the Ministry of Justice regarding the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the conduct of civil servants. The public authority deemed the request vexatious and relying on section 14 of the Act refused to meet the request. In investigating the MoJ’s handling of the request, … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2009

Gaddafi v Telegraph Group Ltd: CA 28 Oct 1998

The claimant, the son of the leader of Libya, sought damages for defamation from the defendant for an article alleging his involvement in criminal activities. The defendant appealed orders striking out certain parts of his defence, and the claimant appealed orders leaving other parts in place. Was there a qualified privilege for the articles because … Continue reading Gaddafi v Telegraph Group Ltd: CA 28 Oct 1998

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

Calderdale College (Education): ICO 18 May 2021

The complainant has requested information about the highest scoring applications in response to a tendering exercise. Calderdale College disclosed some information and withheld the reminder under the exemption provided by section 43(2). The Commissioner’s decision is that the College is entitled to withhold the information under section 43(2). However, the College has failed to address … Continue reading Calderdale College (Education): ICO 18 May 2021

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Feb 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Student Loans Company on 28 December 2006 for a document entitled CLASS Training Manual. The Company refused to provide this information to the complainant citing the exemption contained at section 43 of the Act relating to commercial interests. The Company’s refusal … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Feb 2009

Osterreichische Vereinigung Zur Erhaltung, Starkung Und Schaffung v Austria: ECHR 28 Nov 2013

All agricultural and forest land transactions in Austria required approval by local and regional authorities (in the Tyrol, the Tyrol Real Property Transactions Commission), the aim being to preserve land for agriculture and forestry and avoid the proliferation of second homes. The applicatant association was formed to promote sound agricultural and forest property ownership and … Continue reading Osterreichische Vereinigung Zur Erhaltung, Starkung Und Schaffung v Austria: ECHR 28 Nov 2013

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

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

Surrey County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Aug 2012

The complainant requested copies of two audits from Surrey County Council relating to a particular school. The council refused to provide the information on the basis that it was exempt under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council correctly relied on section 40(2), with the exception … Continue reading Surrey County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 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

Hampshire County Council (Local Government): ICO 24 Mar 2021

The complainant requested information about two different types of statutory notices issued by Hampshire County Council (the council) under the Highways Act 1980. The council issued a refusal notice to the complainant, initially citing section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). During the Commissioner’s investigation the council revised its position, confirming that … Continue reading Hampshire County Council (Local Government): ICO 24 Mar 2021

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Aug 2012

The complainant requested information from Epsom and Ewell Borough Council relating to outsourcing to solicitors or barristers. The council supplied information relating to three years only and relied upon section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the exclusion relating to the costs limit, for the remainder. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council … Continue reading Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Aug 2012

Ambrose v Harris, Procurator Fiscal, Oban, etc: SC 6 Oct 2011

(Scotland) The appellant had variously been convicted in reliance on evidence gathered at different stages before arrest, but in each case without being informed of any right to see a solicitor. The court was asked, as a devolution issue, at what point the duty to allow access to a solicitor arose, and what use might … Continue reading Ambrose v Harris, Procurator Fiscal, Oban, etc: SC 6 Oct 2011

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

Sedgemoor District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jul 2013

The complainant has requested all documents relating to land and property owned or previously owned by Sedgemoor District Council in an area of specified land since 1974. The council refused to provide the information citing section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, on the basis that the cost of complying would exceed the … Continue reading Sedgemoor District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jul 2013

Monmouthshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 28 May 2012

ICO The complainant has requested whether there was any CCTV footage of an incident involving one of the Council’s buses which occurred on 16 November 2010. Following the Commissioner’s procedural decision notice (reference number FS50402885) instructing the Council to comply with section 1(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’) by either confirming … Continue reading Monmouthshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 28 May 2012

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Oct 2011

The complainant has requested a copy of the full set of care records for his deceased daughter. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) provided the complainant with a full set of care records under the Access to Health Care Records Act 1990 (AHRA). The complainant does not consider that he has … Continue reading Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Oct 2011

Walberswick Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Jan 2013

The complainant requested information from Walberswick Parish Council (the council) relating to correspondence about a meeting that had taken place in October 2011. The council refused to respond to the request because it considered that it was vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA) and that the complainant was … Continue reading Walberswick Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Jan 2013

AB v Her Majesty’s Advocate: SC 5 Apr 2017

This appeal is concerned with a challenge to the legality of legislation of the Scottish Parliament which deprives a person, A, who is accused of sexual activity with an under-aged person, B, of the defence that he or she reasonably believed that B was over the age of 16, if the police had previously charged … Continue reading AB v Her Majesty’s Advocate: SC 5 Apr 2017

Valuation Office Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Apr 2012

The complainant requested the sales values and dates of sales for a number of properties in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to withhold the information on the basis of section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Act). The Commissioner does not require the public … Continue reading Valuation Office Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Apr 2012

HM Treasury (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Mar 2013

The complainant has requested information relating to meetings and correspondence which took place between the Chancellor and the former Chancellor Lord Lawson, between 12 May 2010 and 20 March 2012. A transcript of a discussion between these individuals during this time frame is held by HM Treasury however the entire transcript is not covered by … Continue reading HM Treasury (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Mar 2013

Swanage Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Jan 2010

The complainant requested terms of reference for a financial options appraisal in relation to a caravan park. The Council refused the request on the basis that the information was subject to legal professional privilege and therefore exempt by virtue of section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and that it also constituted commercially … Continue reading Swanage Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Jan 2010

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

Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jul 2013

The complainant has requested correspondence between the Charity Commission and Pearl of Africa Child Care Ltd (PoACC) between 15 December 2011 and 10 February 2012. The Charity Commission provided the complainant with some of the information he requested. It withheld the remaining information under section 31(1)(g) with subsection (2) (a), (b), (c), (f), (g) and … Continue reading Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jul 2013

Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group (BcccG) (Health (Other)): ICO 28 Apr 2015

The complainant has requested information about the full details of the rejected Care UK contract bid for the Eccleshill NHS treatment centre that was not renewed and has led to the closure of the centre. BCCCG provided the complainant with some information relevant to the scope of the request but refused to provide a piece … Continue reading Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group (BcccG) (Health (Other)): ICO 28 Apr 2015

Cambridgeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 May 2012

ICO The complainant requested information relating to all court and tribunal cases that Cambridgeshire County Council . . had been involved in since January 2007. The council refused to comply with the request on the basis of an exclusion relating to costs under section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 . . The … Continue reading Cambridgeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 May 2012

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

Kambadzi (previously referred to as SK (Zimbabwe)) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 25 May 2011

False Imprisonment Damages / Immigration Detention The respondent had held the claimant in custody, but had failed to follow its own procedures. The claimant appealed against the rejection of his claim of false imprisonment. He had overstayed his immigration leave, and after convictions had served a prison sentence. When about to be released, an order … Continue reading Kambadzi (previously referred to as SK (Zimbabwe)) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 25 May 2011

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

Legal Services Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant requested information regarding the Chief Executive of the Legal Services Commission (‘the LSC’), the Magee review and his report. The LSC responded by providing some information in the normal course of business and refusing to provide further information on the grounds that the request was vexatious and therefore excluded under section 14(1) of … Continue reading Legal Services Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

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

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Sep 2006

The complainant requested a copy of a report prepared by the public authority on the hull of a steamship in the process of construction. The public authority declined relying upon an exemption under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 indicating that release of the information would prejudice or be likely to prejudice … Continue reading Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Sep 2006

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

NHS Blackpool (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Mar 2013

The complainant has requested a copy of the successful bid in a procurement process relating to Greater Manchester Patient Transport Service. NHS Blackpool refused to disclose the requested information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that NHS Blackpool has correctly applied section 43(2) FOIA in this … Continue reading NHS Blackpool (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Mar 2013

Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50448146: ICO 9 Jan 2013

The complainant has requested information relating to payments between CBS Outdoor (CBSO) and Transport for London (TfL), as represented by TfL’s wholly owned subsidiary London Underground Limited (LUL). TfL refused to provide the requested information under section 41 and section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that TfL … Continue reading Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50448146: ICO 9 Jan 2013

Bassetlaw District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 18 May 2011

The complainant requested a copy of a document circulated to the council’s planning committee in a public planning meeting. The information was refused on the grounds of section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, that it attracted legal professional privilege. The Commissioner decided that the information was environmental information and advised the council … Continue reading Bassetlaw District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 18 May 2011

University of Reading (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Mar 2011

The complainant made a request to the University of Reading for information relating to rights of way over University land. The University refused to provide some of the requested information to the complainant as it stated it was exempt from disclosure under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner considers that … Continue reading University of Reading (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Mar 2011

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

Appleby and Others v The United Kingdom: ECHR 6 May 2003

The claimants sought to demonstrate against a development in their home town. The respondents who owned the shopping mall which dominated the town centre, refused to allow them to demonstrate in the mall or to distribute protesting leaflets. The claimants complained of interference with their rights to free speech and expression, saying a public authority … Continue reading Appleby and Others v The United Kingdom: ECHR 6 May 2003

Financial Conduct Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jan 2014

The complainant has requested information relating to Barclays Private Bank and money laundering. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) refused to provide the requested information under sections 21, 40(2), 43(2) and 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the FCA has correctly applied section 21, 40(2), 43(2) and 44(1)(a) … Continue reading Financial Conduct Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jan 2014

Warwick District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Sep 2011

The complainant requested information relating to discussions on the subject of plans to build a hotel and the extension to a conservation area. The council initially provided some information but withheld other information using the exemptions under section 42 and 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. At the internal review stage, the council … Continue reading Warwick District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Sep 2011

Office for Standards In Education (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Mar 2014

The complainant has requested information about serious incident notifications in a particular format. Ofsted said that it did not hold the information in the format requested. The Commissioner considers that Ofsted was correct to confirm that it did not hold the requested information under section 1(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The … Continue reading Office for Standards In Education (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Mar 2014

Suffolk County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jun 2011

ICO The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to Suffolk County Council for a copy of the Combined Aerial Rescue Pump Report. The council refused to disclose this information and applied section 40(2), section 41 and section 43(2). During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation the council withdrew its application … Continue reading Suffolk County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jun 2011

North Yorkshire Police (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Dec 2006

ICO The complainant asked North Yorkshire Police (‘NYP’) for information about the cost to the force of policing/policing protests at RAF Menwith Hill (‘the base’). NYP refused to provide the information, citing the exemptions contained in sections 24(1), 26(1), 27(1), 31, 36(2), and 38(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. However, NYP subsequently withdrew … Continue reading North Yorkshire Police (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Dec 2006

Pembrokeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Oct 2012

ICO The complainant requested an exchange of emails between two councillors acting in their councillor role and an officer of Pembrokeshire County Council (‘the Council), acting in his official role on a matter of official business. The Council originally informed the complainant that as the exchange of emails would have taken place between Christmas and … Continue reading Pembrokeshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Oct 2012

Coventry University (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jan 2013

The complainant has made a request to Coventry University (the University) for information relating to the setting up of Coventry University College (CUC). The University provided much of the requested information but withheld some information under section 22, section 43(2), section 41 and section 36(2)(b)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s … Continue reading Coventry University (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jan 2013

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

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

University College London (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Apr 2008

On the 1 January 2005 the complainant made a request for information to University College London (‘UCL’). The complainant sought three pieces of information held by UCL relating to Dr Andrew Wakefield’s research into the MMR vaccine, as follows:- ‘Patent Applications’; the ‘Management of MMR Controversy’; and details relating to the custody of records. UCL … Continue reading University College London (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Apr 2008

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency: ICO 27 Apr 2011

The complainant made a request to the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) for information relating to Testbase software which was created by a company called Doublestruck which contains past examination questions obtained by Doublestruck from QCDA. QCDA refused to provide this information to the complainant as it stated it was exempt from disclosure under … Continue reading Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency: ICO 27 Apr 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

Mersey Care NHS Trust v Ackroyd: QBD 7 Feb 2006

The trust, operators of Ashworth Secure Hospital sought from the defendant journalist disclosure of the name of their employee who had revealed to the defendant matters about the holding of Ian Brady, the Moors Murderer, and in particular medical records. Held: The need for involvement by the third party in the source’s wrongdoing is a … Continue reading Mersey Care NHS Trust v Ackroyd: QBD 7 Feb 2006

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

Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Mar 2009

ICO The complainant’s first request was for a breakdown of costs charged by Caerphilly County Borough Council for repairs to his home, its general schedule of rates, and the name of the national reference guideline that it used to determine those rates. The Council provided some information but withheld the remainder under section 43 of … Continue reading Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Mar 2009

NHS North of Tyne (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Oct 2011

The complainant made a request to NHS North of Tyne (NHS NoT) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information surrounding an orthodontic procurement process which took place in 2009. NHS NoT provided the complainant with some of the requested information; however it withheld some information under section 43(2), section 41 and section … Continue reading NHS North of Tyne (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Oct 2011

University of Nottingham (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Apr 2011

The complainant requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) the workplace email addresses of all of the University’s staff. The University confirmed that it held the information, but considered that it was exempt. It did not specify an exemption but implied that it was relying on section 21(1) [information reasonable accessible by … Continue reading University of Nottingham (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Apr 2011

University of Bristol (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Apr 2011

The complainant requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) the workplace email addresses of all of the University’s staff. The University confirmed that it held the requested recorded information, but believed that it was exempt. It applied section 21(1) [information accessible by other means] in its refusal notice and upheld this position … Continue reading University of Bristol (Decision Notice): ICO 20 Apr 2011

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 4 May 2010

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency for details of any monitoring/visits over the past 12 months and any action taken in that time against a particular garage. VOSA refused to confirm or deny if the requested information was held under section 31(3) … Continue reading Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 4 May 2010

Doncaster College (Decision Notice): ICO 29 May 2008

The complainant requested information from Doncaster College relating to any investigation reports it holds concerning the conduct or financial issues relating to its senior managers over a four year period. The college refused this request under section 40(3) of the Freedom of information Act 2000. The Commissioner has concluded that the college should have cited … Continue reading Doncaster College (Decision Notice): ICO 29 May 2008

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) for information relating to MOT passes and failures broken down by manufacturer and model of car. VOSA refused the complainant’s request as it stated that the information was exempt from disclosure by virtue of section … Continue reading Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2009

Welsh Government (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Apr 2012

The complainant requested information relating to the decision to bring in free admission to heritage sites to Welsh citizens under the age of 16 or over the age of 60. The Welsh Assembly Government (‘the Welsh Government’) disclosed some information but withheld other information under section 42 and 35 of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading Welsh Government (Decision Notice): ICO 2 Apr 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

Lehtimaki and Others v Cooper: SC 29 Jul 2020

Charitable Company- Directors’ Status and Duties A married couple set up a charitable foundation to assist children in developing countries. When the marriage failed an attempt was made to establish a second foundation with funds from the first, as part of W leaving the Trust. Court approval was obtained, but the court ordered the remaining … Continue reading Lehtimaki and Others v Cooper: SC 29 Jul 2020

Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice) FS50087630: ICO 30 Aug 2007

The complainant asked the public authority for information about specifications and costs for producing the ‘MadforArts’ project. The public authority provided some information but withheld other elements, citing the exemptions contained in sections 41, 43 and 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’). It subsequently dropped its reliance on section 41. The … Continue reading Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice) FS50087630: ICO 30 Aug 2007

Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Sep 2011

The complainant made a number of requests for various pieces of information relating to the Towry Law takeover of Edward Jones. The Commissioner’s decision is that some of the requested information is not held, that the Financial Services Authority was correct to withhold some of the information under section 43(2) and section 44(1)(a) of the … Continue reading Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Sep 2011

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

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

Priory Group (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Feb 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Priory Group for information relating to the total amount of funding that the NHS has paid to Dr Veale’s Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) treatment programme at the Priory Hospital from 2000 to the time of the request. In particular the complainant … Continue reading Priory Group (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Feb 2009

Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Apr 2009

The complainant asked DCMS for information about the government’s casino policy, which it subsequently clarified as being for ‘any objective external assessment that led to the adoption of first the 8-8-8 policy, and then 1-8-8 policy; and, any advice from officials to Ministers that led to these decisions being taken’. DCMS withheld the information by … Continue reading Department for Culture Media and Sport (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Apr 2009

University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2009

The complainant requested information from the University of East Anglia relating to the University’s Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) system. The University replied to the request, refusing to release any information, citing exemption under section 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, but informing the complainant of his right to a review and appeal. … Continue reading University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2009

National Portrait Gallery (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Jan 2007

The complainant asked the public authority for information about how much it had paid to an artist commissioned to make a video portrait of David Beckham, and who owned the work. The Gallery provided information about ownership but withheld other information, citing the exemptions contained in sections 21 and 43 of the Freedom of Information … Continue reading National Portrait Gallery (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Jan 2007

Ballymoney Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Apr 2012

The complainant submitted a request to Ballymoney Borough Council (the Council) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for information about the Council’s expenditure on legal fees for employment matters. The Commissioner has investigated the complaint and finds that the Council failed to provide the complainant with the information she requested or to issue a … Continue reading Ballymoney Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Apr 2012

Open University (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Jun 2010

The complainant made a number of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Open University for information relating to the use of animals and animal material at the University. The University responded to the requests, however the complainant is dissatisfied with the responses he received to requests 2, 4, and 10. The … Continue reading Open University (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Jun 2010