Dr Philip Wise v Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Dr Philip Wise v Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

The DVLA does not hold the specific terms of reference requested by the appellant, and the request was based on the appellant's assumption that such a document existed. The DVLA made reasonable attempts to clarify the request and complied with its duty under section 16(1) of FOIA. There is no evidence that the DVLA holds the information sought.

Parties
Appellant: Dr Philip Wise; First Respondent: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; Second Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Duty to Provide Advice and Assistance, Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Obligations
Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Duty to Provide Advice and Assistance Disclosure of Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Dr Philip Wise

Appellant

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

First Respondent

Information Commissioner

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the DVLA holds the requested information under section 1 of FOIA
  2. 2 Whether the DVLA complied with section 16(1) of FOIA

Ratio Decidendi

The DVLA does not hold the specific terms of reference requested by the appellant, and the request was based on the appellant's assumption that such a document existed. The DVLA made reasonable attempts to clarify the request and complied with its duty under section 16(1) of FOIA. There is no evidence that the DVLA holds the information sought.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The decision that the DVLA does not hold the requested information and that the DVLA complied with section 16(1) is confirmed.