Mr H and Scottish Executive [2006] ScotIC 212_2006 (23 November 2006)

The decision turned on whether the requested cremation documentation was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

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Citation: [2006] ScotIC 212_2006
Parties: Applicant: Mr H; Respondent: Scottish Executive
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 23 November 2006
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Public Records, Cremation Documentation

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Public Records Cremation Documentation

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Parties

Mr H

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Executive was required to disclose cremation documentation under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The decision turned on whether the requested cremation documentation was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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