Deirdre Murphy v The Information Commissioner
The request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) FOIA due to the appellant's persistent pattern of requests about the same subject matter, lack of proportionality, and absence of genuine public interest, justifying GLD's refusal to respond.
- Parties
- Appellant: Deirdre Murphy; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 September 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Information Rights Appeal / Appeal Determination Without Hearing
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Vexatious Requests, Section 14(1) FOIA, Public Interest, Tribunal Procedure
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Parties
Deirdre Murphy
Appellant
The Information Commissioner
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Information Rights Appeal / Appeal Determination Without Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether GLD was entitled to rely on section 14(1) FOIA to refuse the information request as vexatious
Ratio Decidendi
The request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) FOIA due to the appellant's persistent pattern of requests about the same subject matter, lack of proportionality, and absence of genuine public interest, justifying GLD's refusal to respond.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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