Faisal A Qureshi v The Information Commissioner

Faisal A Qureshi v The Information Commissioner

Section 41(1) FOIA is engaged because the information requested was provided in confidence, has the necessary quality of confidentiality, and disclosure would constitute an actionable breach of confidence. The public interest does not override the duty of confidence in this case.

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Parties
Appellant: Faisal A Qureshi; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Confidentiality, Public Interest, Section 41 FOIA
Information Rights Administrative Law Freedom of Information Confidentiality Public Interest Section 41 FOIA

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Parties

Faisal A Qureshi

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether section 41(1) of FOIA is engaged to exempt disclosure of information
  2. 2 Whether the requested information has the necessary quality of confidentiality
  3. 3 Whether information was communicated in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence

Ratio Decidendi

Section 41(1) FOIA is engaged because the information requested was provided in confidence, has the necessary quality of confidentiality, and disclosure would constitute an actionable breach of confidence. The public interest does not override the duty of confidence in this case.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.