A and West Dunbartonshire Council [2018] ScotIC 069_2018 (23 May 2018)

The Commissioner found that the Council had not fully complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and ordered disclosure of additional information.

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Citation: [2018] ScotIC 069_2018
Parties: Applicant: Ms A; Respondent: West Dunbartonshire Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 23 May 2018
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: partially upheld
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Authority Disclosure

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Disclosure

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Parties

Ms A

Applicant

West Dunbartonshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether West Dunbartonshire Council complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding disclosure of information about the Knowle Burn Flood Prevention Scheme

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that the Council had not fully complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and ordered disclosure of additional information.

Court Disposition

partially upheld

Orders

West Dunbartonshire Council must disclose additional information regarding the Knowle Burn Flood Prevention Scheme to Ms A

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