Mr David Rule and Scottish Ministers [2009] ScotIC 099_2009 (10 August 2009)

The decision turned on whether the Scottish Ministers' actions met the statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to the applicant's request.

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Citation: [2009] ScotIC 099_2009
Parties: Applicant: Mr David Rule; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 10 August 2009
Procedural Posture: Review of Information Request / Decision
Outcome: review completed
Legal Topics: Handling of Information Requests, Review Procedures

Freedom of Information Handling of Information Requests Review Procedures

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Parties

Mr David Rule

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review of Information Request / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Ministers handled a previous information request in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The decision turned on whether the Scottish Ministers' actions met the statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to the applicant's request.

Court Disposition

review completed

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