Mr B and Scottish Borders Council [2011] ScotIC 086_2011 (12 May 2011)

The Commissioner determined whether the requested information was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

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Citation: [2011] ScotIC 086_2011
Parties: Applicant: Mr B; Respondent: Scottish Borders Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 12 May 2011
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Disclosure of Public Records

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Public Records

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Parties

Mr B

Applicant

Scottish Borders Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Borders Council was required to disclose floor plans of named buildings under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the requested information was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

The Council was ordered to disclose certain information unless valid exemptions applied.

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