Mr T and Scottish Prison Service [2011] ScotIC 118_2011 (14 June 2011)

The Commissioner found that the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Prison Service were not justified and ordered disclosure of the requested information, subject to redaction of personal data where necessary.

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Citation: [2011] ScotIC 118_2011
Parties: Applicant: Mr T; Respondent: Scottish Prison Service
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 14 June 2011
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision by Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: Appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Disciplinary Proceedings Information, Public Authority Obligations Under FOISA

Freedom of Information Administrative Law Disclosure of Disciplinary Proceedings Information Public Authority Obligations Under FOISA

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Parties

Mr T

Applicant

Scottish Prison Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision by Scottish Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Prison Service was justified in withholding information relating to disciplinary proceedings under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

Scottish Prison Service ordered to disclose the requested information, subject to redaction of personal data as appropriate

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