Anthony Gallagher v The Information Commissioner

On the balance of probabilities, the Council has disclosed all information within the scope of the request and no further information is held; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Parties: Appellant: Anthony Gallagher; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 April 2026
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Environmental Information Disclosure, Public Authority Duties, Internal Review Procedures, Public Interest Test

Information Rights Environmental Law Environmental Information Disclosure Public Authority Duties Internal Review Procedures Public Interest Test

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Parties

Anthony Gallagher

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Council disclosed all information within the scope of the request
2 Adequacy of searches conducted by the Council
3 Compliance with Environmental Information Regulations 2004

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, the Council has disclosed all information within the scope of the request and no further information is held; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed