Michael Richardson v The Information Commissioner & Anor

Michael Richardson v The Information Commissioner & Anor

On the balance of probabilities, the University of London does not hold the information requested by the Appellant. The University conducted reasonable and comprehensive searches, and there is no credible evidence of bad faith or error of law in the Information Commissioner's decision notice. The appeal is therefore dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Michael Richardson; First Respondent: The Information Commissioner; Second Respondent: The University of London
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal Under Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Final Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Records, Standard of Proof
Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Information Public Authority Records Standard of Proof

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Michael Richardson

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

First Respondent

The University of London

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Under Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Final Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the University of London holds the requested information within the scope of the FOIA request
  2. 2 Whether the Information Commissioner's decision notice was in accordance with the law

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, the University of London does not hold the information requested by the Appellant. The University conducted reasonable and comprehensive searches, and there is no credible evidence of bad faith or error of law in the Information Commissioner's decision notice. The appeal is therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.