Mr Brian Gourlay and West Dunbartonshire Council [2018] ScotIC 113_2018 (18 July 2018)

The Commissioner determined that the request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and the authority was entitled to refuse to comply.

Citation: [2018] ScotIC 113_2018
Parties: Applicant: Mr Brian Gourlay; Respondent: West Dunbartonshire Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 18 July 2018
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Vexatious Requests, Freedom of Information

Information Law Administrative Law Vexatious Requests Freedom of Information

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Parties

Mr Brian Gourlay

Applicant

West Dunbartonshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant's request was vexatious under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined that the request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and the authority was entitled to refuse to comply.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed