Mr James Wright and Scottish Executive and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education [2007] ScotIC 110_2007 (11 July 2007)

The Commissioner determined that the requested list of establishments and information about legal advice were exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, specifically regarding legal professional privilege and personal data protections.

Citation: [2007] ScotIC 110_2007
Parties: Applicant: Mr James Wright; Respondent: Scottish Executive; Respondent: Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 11 July 2007
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: request refused
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Disclosure of Legal Advice, Public Authority Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Disclosure of Legal Advice Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Mr James Wright

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is entitled to a list of establishments inspected by a particular HMIE staff member
2 Whether the applicant is entitled to information relating to legal advice sought in respect of a complaint

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

request refused