Mr Les Webster and Scottish Ministers [2011] ScotIC 144_2011 (02 August 2011)

The Commissioner found that the Scottish Ministers had complied with their obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 by providing all information held relevant to the request.

Citation: [2011] ScotIC 144_2011
Parties: Applicant: Mr Les Webster; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 02 August 2011
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Complaint / Decision
Outcome: complaint dismissed
Legal Topics: Environmental Information, Public Authority Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Environmental Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Mr Les Webster

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Complaint / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Ministers complied with their obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to a request concerning the growth of weeds

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that the Scottish Ministers had complied with their obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 by providing all information held relevant to the request.

Court Disposition

complaint dismissed