Mr D and Transport Scotland [2018] ScotIC 118_2018 (27 July 2018)

The Commissioner found that Transport Scotland was entitled to withhold the requested analyses as they were covered by statutory exemptions under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Citation: [2018] ScotIC 118_2018
Parties: Applicant: Mr D; Respondent: Transport Scotland
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 July 2018
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Value for Money Analysis, Community Needs Analysis, Public Authority Disclosure Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Value for Money Analysis Community Needs Analysis Public Authority Disclosure Obligations

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Parties

Mr D

Applicant

Transport Scotland

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Transport Scotland was required to disclose value for money and community needs analyses under freedom of information law

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that Transport Scotland was entitled to withhold the requested analyses as they were covered by statutory exemptions under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed