Mr P and Scottish Ministers [2008] ScotIC 077_2008 (09 July 2008)

The Commissioner determined whether the requested information fell within an exemption and if the public interest in disclosure outweighed the interest in maintaining the exemption.

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Citation: [2008] ScotIC 077_2008
Parties: Applicant: Mr P; Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 09 July 2008
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Cross Compliance Policy, EU Direct Payment Schemes

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Cross Compliance Policy EU Direct Payment Schemes

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Parties

Mr P

Applicant

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether information relating to cross compliance policy affecting EU Direct Payment Schemes should be disclosed under freedom of information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the requested information fell within an exemption and if the public interest in disclosure outweighed the interest in maintaining the exemption.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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