Mr Q and Scottish Executive [2005] ScotIC 006_2005 (30 June 2005)

Mr Q and Scottish Executive [2005] ScotIC 006_2005 (30 June 2005)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Executive were valid and whether the information should be disclosed under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Citation
[2005] ScotIC 006_2005
Parties
Applicant: Mr Q; Respondent: Scottish Executive
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
30 June 2005
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Access to Information, Public Authority Obligations
Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Mr Q

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Scottish Executive was required to disclose information relating to an unsuccessful application to the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Executive were valid and whether the information should be disclosed under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed