Peter Tilson v The Information Commissioner

Peter Tilson v The Information Commissioner

The application for extension of time was refused because the delay was significant, the explanation for the delay was not supported by the medical evidence, and the proposed grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Parties
Applicant: Peter Tilson; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Information Rights Appeal / Application to Extend Time for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Permission to Appeal, Tribunal Procedure
Administrative Law Information Law Extension of Time Permission to Appeal Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Peter Tilson

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Information Rights Appeal / Application to Extend Time for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend time for application for permission to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's explanation for delay is sufficient
  3. 3 Whether the grounds of appeal are arguable

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time was refused because the delay was significant, the explanation for the delay was not supported by the medical evidence, and the proposed grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time refused

Orders

  • Refusal to extend time to admit application for permission to appeal