Mr M and Scottish Executive [2007] ScotIC 015_2007 (30 January 2007)

Mr M and Scottish Executive [2007] ScotIC 015_2007 (30 January 2007)

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Executive held the requested information and, if so, whether it was required to disclose it under the Act.

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Citation
[2007] ScotIC 015_2007
Parties
Applicant: Mr M; Respondent: Scottish Executive
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
30 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Access to Information, Public Records
Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Public Records

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Parties

Mr M

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Executive held the requested information and, if so, whether it was required to disclose it under the Act.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • The Scottish Executive was ordered to disclose any notes held unless a valid exemption applies.