Scottish Forestry (Whether request was manifestly unreasonable) [2025] ScotIC 282_2025 (01 December 2025)

The Commissioner determined whether the request met the threshold of being manifestly unreasonable, considering the burden on the authority and the applicant's rights.

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Citation: [2025] ScotIC 282_2025
Parties: Respondent: Scottish Forestry; Applicant: Applicant
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 01 December 2025
Procedural Posture: Information Rights Appeal / Decision
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Manifestly Unreasonable Request, Freedom of Information

Information Law Administrative Law Manifestly Unreasonable Request Freedom of Information

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Parties

Scottish Forestry

Respondent

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Information Rights Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the information request to Scottish Forestry was manifestly unreasonable under the relevant freedom of information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the request met the threshold of being manifestly unreasonable, considering the burden on the authority and the applicant's rights.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

Scottish Forestry must respond to the applicant's request in accordance with the Act

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