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Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50521299: ICO 5 Mar 2014

The complainant has requested information relating to how Hurworth Parish Council (‘the council’) deals with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, how it dealt with standards board complaints and information relating to an event held for some members of HMS Hurworth. The Commissioner’s decision is that Hurworth Parish Council has incorrectly applied the vexatious provision … Continue reading Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50521299: ICO 5 Mar 2014

Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

The complainant requested internal legal advice obtained by Staffordshire County Council (the council). The council withheld the information on the basis that it was covered by legal professional privilege and was therefore exempt under section 42(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council correctly identified the … Continue reading Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Aug 2013

Kent v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 10 Nov 2015

The Appellants challenge to the refusal notice of the 2nd Respondent to provide the requested information, on the grounds that the cost of compliance would exceed the appropriate limit within the meaning of section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 200 (‘FOIA’), Result: Appeal Refused. Citations: [2015] UKFTT 2014 – 0318 (GRC) Links: Bailii … Continue reading Kent v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 10 Nov 2015

Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50519899: ICO 5 Mar 2014

The complainant has requested information relating to how Hurworth Parish Council (‘the council’) deals with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘FOIA’), how it dealt with standards board complaints and information relating to an event held for some members of HMS Hurworth. The Commissioner’s decision is that Hurworth Parish Council has incorrectly applied the vexatious … Continue reading Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50519899: ICO 5 Mar 2014

Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50520329: ICO 5 Mar 2014

ICO The complainant has requested disclosure of information about ANPR cameras. The ICO provided the complainant with some information in response to this request but confirmed that it did not hold any further information relevant to the scope of the request. The Commissioner considers that the ICO was correct to confirm that it did not … Continue reading Hurworth Parish Council (Decision Notice) FS50520329: ICO 5 Mar 2014

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Nhs Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2007

The complainant requested information about the Local Awards Committee, in relation to an application he had made for a Clinical Excellence Award. By way of background, the Local Awards Committee assesses applications for these awards, and the members of the Committee score each of the candidates. The complainant specifically requested the identities of the Committee … Continue reading Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Nhs Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2007

Home Office (Central Government) FS50652814: ICO 21 Dec 2016

ICO The complainant has requested information relating to the Home Office paying compensation for unlawfully detaining individuals under immigration powers. The Home Office failed to respond to this request for information and the Commissioner’s decision is that in doing so the Home Office breached sections 1(1) and 10(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 … Continue reading Home Office (Central Government) FS50652814: ICO 21 Dec 2016

South Warwickshire NHS Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2007

The complainant requested an audit report of South Warwickshire General Hospitals NHS Trust’s (the ‘Trust’) finances for 2004-2005. The Trust refused to provide this information and cited the exemption at section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’), stating that the disclosure would prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs, and would … Continue reading South Warwickshire NHS Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2007

Hendy v Information Commissioner and Animal and Plant Health Agency: UTAA 19 Nov 2021

Vexatious requests – role of advice previously given under section 16(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in determining whether present request is vexatious within the meaning of section 14 of the 2000 Act. Citations: [2021] UKUT 308 (AAC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 14 16(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Information … Continue reading Hendy v Information Commissioner and Animal and Plant Health Agency: UTAA 19 Nov 2021

G v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 1 Jul 2014

Judges: NJ Warren Citations: [2014] UKFTT 2011 – 0101 (GRC), EA/2011/0101 Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – G v Information Commissioner and English Hertitage UTAA 22-May-2013 Tribunal procedure and practice (including UT) – The decision of the First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) following a paper … Continue reading G v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 1 Jul 2014

Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

FTTGC Dismissed – Formulation or development of government policy s.35(1)(a) – We have decided to dismiss the appeal because the records of meetings of a Task and Finish Group established by the Welsh Assembly Government in 2012 in respect of certain proposed legislation was exempt information under section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

Cabinet Office (Central Government) FER0586914: ICO 9 Nov 2016

ICO The complainant requested correspondence between the Prince of Wales and Tony Blair. The Cabinet Office refused the request under section 37(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) as it considered the information – if held – would relate to communications with the heir to the throne. The Commissioner considers that the … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government) FER0586914: ICO 9 Nov 2016

Citywest Homes (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Dec 2009

At the time of the request, the authority was overseeing the development of a residential property, which included the painting of communal areas. As part of this process, CityWest commissioned a survey that asked the residents to vote on their preferred colour scheme. The complainant subsequently requested confirmation of which flat occupants in a particular … Continue reading Citywest Homes (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Dec 2009

NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) (Health (NHS)) FS50611914: ICO 4 Aug 2016

ICO The complainant has requested a breakdown of the current market rents (CMRs), in particular the andpound;/m2 or andpound;/sq.ft, for practices in Herts Valleys as well as the premises grade for each practice. NHS England provided the complainant with information relating to premise grading but refused to provide information regarding the cost of individual premises … Continue reading NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) (Health (NHS)) FS50611914: ICO 4 Aug 2016