Edinburgh Napier University (Information relating to the handling of a previous information request) [2025] ScotIC 252_2025 (23 October 2025)

The Commissioner found that the University had partially failed to comply with its obligations in handling the previous information request, leading to a partially upheld decision.

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Citation: [2025] ScotIC 252_2025
Parties: Respondent: Edinburgh Napier University; Applicant: Applicant
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 23 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: Partially upheld
Legal Topics: Handling of Information Request, Compliance With FOI Obligations

Freedom of Information Handling of Information Request Compliance With FOI Obligations

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Parties

Edinburgh Napier University

Respondent

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Edinburgh Napier University properly handled a previous information request under FOI law

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that the University had partially failed to comply with its obligations in handling the previous information request, leading to a partially upheld decision.

Court Disposition

Partially upheld

Orders

The University must take steps to ensure future compliance with FOI obligations.

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