Ms A and Stirling Council [2012] ScotIC 201_2012 (06 December 2012)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Stirling Council applied to the requested information and whether the public interest required disclosure.

Citation: [2012] ScotIC 201_2012
Parties: Applicant: Ms A; Respondent: Stirling Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 06 December 2012
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Authority Obligations, Travel Expenses Disclosure

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Obligations Travel Expenses Disclosure

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Parties

Ms A

Applicant

Stirling Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether Stirling Council was obliged to disclose guidance relating to travel expenses under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by Stirling Council applied to the requested information and whether the public interest required disclosure.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

Stirling Council is required to disclose the guidance relating to travel expenses to the extent not covered by valid exemptions.