Mr G and Scottish Ministers [2011] ScotIC 194_2011 (29 September 2011)

Mr G and Scottish Ministers [2011] ScotIC 194_2011 (29 September 2011)

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Ministers had complied with their statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to Mr G's request.

Citation
[2011] ScotIC 194_2011
Parties
Applicant: Mr G; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
29 September 2011
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Access to Information
Administrative Law Information Law Freedom of Information Access to Information

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Parties

Mr G

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Scottish Ministers complied with their obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to Mr G's request

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Ministers had complied with their statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to Mr G's request.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • The Scottish Ministers are required to disclose information as specified by the Commissioner or provide adequate reasons for any exemptions claimed.