Orkney Islands Council (Lesson resources delivered by external providers) [2025] ScotIC 162_2025 (27 June 2025)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Orkney Islands Council applied to the requested information and whether the Council had complied with its obligations under FOISA.

Citation: [2025] ScotIC 162_2025
Parties: Public Authority: Orkney Islands Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 June 2025
Procedural Posture: FOI Appeal / Decision
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Lesson Resources, External Providers

Freedom of Information Access to Information Lesson Resources External Providers

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Parties

Orkney Islands Council

Public Authority

Procedural Posture

FOI Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Orkney Islands Council was required to disclose information about lesson resources delivered by external providers under FOISA

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Orkney Islands Council applied to the requested information and whether the Council had complied with its obligations under FOISA.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

Orkney Islands Council is required to disclose certain information about lesson resources delivered by external providers, subject to applicable exemptions.