Mr William Alexander and Scottish Executive [2005] ScotIC 057_2005 (24 November 2005)

The Commissioner determined whether the refusal to provide information was justified under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

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Citation: [2005] ScotIC 057_2005
Parties: Applicant: Mr William Alexander; Respondent: Scottish Executive
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 24 November 2005
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: decision issued
Legal Topics: Commencement of Legislation, Access to Information

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Commencement of Legislation Access to Information

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Parties

Mr William Alexander

Applicant

Scottish Executive

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Executive was required to disclose information relating to the commencement of sections 25 to 29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the refusal to provide information was justified under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

decision issued

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