Chris Hart v Information Commissioner

Chris Hart v Information Commissioner

Appellant failed to identify an arguable error of law or exceptional circumstances; section 166 application not available post-outcome; human rights not engaged; EW case not applicable; no evidence of bias; pleadings fully considered.

Parties
Appellant: Chris Hart; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Permission to Appeal Application / Permission to Appeal Refused
Outcome
permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Access to Medical Records, Section 166 Application, Human Rights, Tribunal Bias, Appeal Procedure
Information Rights Data Protection Access to Medical Records Section 166 Application Human Rights Tribunal Bias Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Chris Hart

Appellant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Permission to Appeal Application / Permission to Appeal Refused

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether section 166 application can be used for a complaint that has received an outcome
  2. 2 whether the Tribunal must have regard to human rights
  3. 3 applicability of EW case to reopening complaints

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to identify an arguable error of law or exceptional circumstances; section 166 application not available post-outcome; human rights not engaged; EW case not applicable; no evidence of bias; pleadings fully considered.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • permission to appeal is refused