Mr E Sutherland-Loveday and Scottish Borders Council [2006] ScotIC 047_2006 (22 March 2006)

Mr E Sutherland-Loveday and Scottish Borders Council [2006] ScotIC 047_2006 (22 March 2006)

The decision turned on whether the requested report was subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and whether any exemptions applied to prevent its release.

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Citation
[2006] ScotIC 047_2006
Parties
Applicant: Mr E Sutherland-Loveday; Respondent: Scottish Borders Council
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
22 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Disclosure of Inspection Reports
Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Inspection Reports

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Parties

Mr E Sutherland-Loveday

Applicant

Scottish Borders Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Scottish Borders Council was required to disclose a property inspection report carried out on behalf of Berwickshire Housing Association under freedom of information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The decision turned on whether the requested report was subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and whether any exemptions applied to prevent its release.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Council is not required to disclose the property inspection report.