Mr. X & Probation Service [2025] IEIC 153235 (29 July 2025)

The decision of the Probation Service to refuse access to the requested records was justified under sections 32 and 37 of the Freedom of Information Act, as disclosure would prejudice law enforcement interests and unreasonably disclose personal information.

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Citation: [2025] IEIC 153235
Parties: Applicant: Mr. X; Respondent: Probation Service
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 29 July 2025
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Information Commissioner
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Personal Data, Public Body Decision

Administrative Law Information Law Freedom of Information Personal Data Public Body Decision

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Parties

Mr. X

Applicant

Probation Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Probation Service was justified in refusing access to records under sections 32 and 37 of the Freedom of Information Act

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Decision of the Probation Service affirmed

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