Mr H and Scottish Ministers [2012] ScotIC 097_2012 (11 June 2012)

The Commissioner found that the Scottish Ministers had not fully complied with their obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and required them to take specified steps to rectify the breach.

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Citation: [2012] ScotIC 097_2012
Parties: Applicant: Mr H; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 11 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Public Authorities' Duties

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Public Authorities' Duties

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Parties

Mr H

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

Scottish Ministers to disclose the specified information to Mr H within the statutory period
Scottish Ministers to ensure future compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

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