Mr M W Williams and Scottish Ministers [2010] ScotIC 012_2010 (26 January 2010)

The Commissioner held that the request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the Act, considering the context, history, and burden on the authority.

Citation: [2010] ScotIC 012_2010
Parties: Applicant: Mr M W Williams; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 26 January 2010
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: request dismissed as vexatious
Legal Topics: Vexatious Requests, Right to Information, Public Authority Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Vexatious Requests Right to Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Mr M W Williams

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant's request was vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner held that the request was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the Act, considering the context, history, and burden on the authority.

Court Disposition

request dismissed as vexatious