Anthony Gallagher v Information Commissioner

On the balance of probabilities, the Council has disclosed all information within the scope of the request and does not hold any further relevant information; the appeal is dismissed.

Parties: Appellant: Anthony Gallagher; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 09 December 2025
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Environmental Information Regulations, Freedom of Information, Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Duties

Information Rights Environmental Law Environmental Information Regulations Freedom of Information Disclosure of Information Public Authority Duties

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Parties

Anthony Gallagher

Appellant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Council holds further information within the scope of the request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004
2 Adequacy of searches conducted by the Council
3 Compliance with EIR regulations 5, 9, and 11

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, the Council has disclosed all information within the scope of the request and does not hold any further relevant information; the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed