Mr William Speirs and Scottish Water [2012] ScotIC 144_2012 (28 August 2012)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Scottish Water applied and whether the information should be disclosed in accordance with the Act.

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Citation: [2012] ScotIC 144_2012
Parties: Applicant: Mr William Speirs; Respondent: Scottish Water
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 28 August 2012
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 William Speirs

Applicant

Scottish Water

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Scottish Water was obliged to disclose information regarding flooding of property under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Scottish Water applied and whether the information should be disclosed in accordance with the Act.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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