Dr Gordon Macdonald and Strathclyde Fire Board [2008] ScotIC 128_2008 (30 September 2008)

The Commissioner determined whether the requested communications fell within the scope of the Act and whether any exemptions applied, leading to a decision on disclosure.

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Citation: [2008] ScotIC 128_2008
Parties: Applicant: Dr Gordon Macdonald; Respondent: Strathclyde Fire Board
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 30 September 2008
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Authority Communications

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Communications

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Dr Gordon Macdonald

Applicant

Strathclyde Fire Board

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether communications between members of the Fire Board and the Management Team of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue are disclosable under freedom of information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the requested communications fell within the scope of the Act and whether any exemptions applied, leading to a decision on disclosure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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