Edinburgh Napier University (Two UCEA documents) [2024] ScotIC 180_2024 (29 August 2024)

Edinburgh Napier University (Two UCEA documents) [2024] ScotIC 180_2024 (29 August 2024)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Edinburgh Napier University applied to the two UCEA documents and whether the public interest required disclosure.

Citation
[2024] ScotIC 180_2024
Parties
Respondent: Edinburgh Napier University; Applicant: Applicant
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
29 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome
Partially allowed
Legal Topics
Disclosure of Documents, Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Edinburgh Napier University

Respondent

Applicant

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

  1. 1 Whether Edinburgh Napier University was required to disclose two UCEA documents under Freedom of Information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Edinburgh Napier University applied to the two UCEA documents and whether the public interest required disclosure.

Court Disposition

Partially allowed

Orders

  • Edinburgh Napier University is required to disclose the two UCEA documents to the applicant, subject to any lawful redactions.