Mr M and Scottish Ministers [2019] ScotIC 024_2019 (27 February 2019)

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Ministers had complied with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in handling Mr M's request.

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Citation: [2019] ScotIC 024_2019
Parties: Applicant: Mr M; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 February 2019
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: Partly allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Access to Information

Administrative Law Information Law Freedom of Information Access to Information

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Parties

Mr M

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the Scottish Ministers had complied with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in handling Mr M's request.

Court Disposition

Partly allowed

Orders

The Scottish Ministers are required to take specified action to comply with the Act.

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