The complainant has requested an engineers report obtained by Shropshire Council in relation to a potential claim being considered by her. Shropshire Council has withheld the engineers report under Regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR on the basis that its disclosure would adversely affect the course of justice. The Commissioner’s decision is that Shropshire Council has successfully applied Regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner does not requires the public authority to any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
EIR 12(5)(b): Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2022] UKICO ic-126750
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 07 July 2022; Ref: scu.678238
