Martin Redfern v The Information Commissioner & Anor
The Tribunal found that the University does not hold the requested information in the form required and that compiling it would exceed the cost limit under section 12 FOIA. The University is not required to create new datasets or undertake a research project to provide the information. The appeal was therefore dismissed.
- Parties
- Appellant: Martin Redfern; First Respondent: The Information Commissioner; Second Respondent: Exeter University
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 25 November 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Freedom of Information, Cost of Compliance, Data Protection, Public Authority Duties
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Parties
Martin Redfern
Appellant
The Information Commissioner
First Respondent
Exeter University
Second Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the University of Exeter holds the requested information within the meaning of FOIA
- 2 Whether the cost of compliance with the information request exceeds the statutory limit under section 12 FOIA
- 3 Whether the University is required to create new information or datasets to comply with the request
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that the University does not hold the requested information in the form required and that compiling it would exceed the cost limit under section 12 FOIA. The University is not required to create new datasets or undertake a research project to provide the information. The appeal was therefore dismissed.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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