Mr M and Scottish Executive [2006] ScotIC 164_2006 (28 August 2006)

The Commissioner determined whether the claimed exemptions applied and whether the public interest required disclosure of the notes.

Citation: [2006] ScotIC 164_2006
Parties: Applicant: Mr M; Respondent: Scottish Executive
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 28 August 2006
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Public Records, Exemptions

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Mr M

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner

1 Whether the Scottish Executive was required to disclose notes taken during a meeting with the applicant under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

The Commissioner determined whether the claimed exemptions applied and whether the public interest required disclosure of the notes.

partially allowed

The Scottish Executive was ordered to disclose the notes unless a valid exemption applied.