Peter Stead v The Information Commissioner

Peter Stead v The Information Commissioner

The First-tier Tribunal made material errors of law by failing to resolve conflicts of fact or opinion and by not making adequate factual findings to support its decision. These errors were capable of affecting the outcome and warranted setting aside the decision and remitting the case for rehearing.

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Parties
Appellant: Mr Peter Stead; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Upper Tribunal Determination on Error of Law, Remittal to First Tier Tribunal
Outcome
First-tier Tribunal decision set aside; case remitted for rehearing by a new panel
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Tribunal Procedure, Error of Law, Factual Findings
Administrative Law Information Law Freedom of Information Tribunal Procedure Error of Law Factual Findings

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Parties

Mr Peter Stead

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Upper Tribunal Determination on Error of Law, Remittal to First Tier Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the First-tier Tribunal failed to resolve conflicts of fact or opinion on material matters
  2. 2 Whether the First-tier Tribunal made adequate factual findings to support its decision
  3. 3 Whether the First-tier Tribunal provided adequate reasons for its conclusions

Ratio Decidendi

The First-tier Tribunal made material errors of law by failing to resolve conflicts of fact or opinion and by not making adequate factual findings to support its decision. These errors were capable of affecting the outcome and warranted setting aside the decision and remitting the case for rehearing.

Court Disposition

First-tier Tribunal decision set aside; case remitted for rehearing by a new panel

Orders

  • The decision of the First-tier Tribunal dated 12 December 2024 is set aside under section 12(2)(a) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.
  • The case is remitted to the First-tier Tribunal for reconsideration at an oral hearing by a freshly constituted panel.