Scottish Ministers (Drafting of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill) [2025] ScotIC 258_2025 (24 October 2025)

The Commissioner determined whether the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Ministers applied and, if so, whether the public interest in disclosure outweighed the interest in maintaining the exemption.

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Citation: [2025] ScotIC 258_2025
Parties: Respondent: Scottish Ministers
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 24 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Information Rights / Decision
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Draft Legislation Disclosure

Public Law Information Law Freedom of Information Draft Legislation Disclosure

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Scottish Ministers

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Information Rights / Decision

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1 Whether information relating to the drafting of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill should be disclosed under freedom of information laws

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partially allowed

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Scottish Ministers ordered to disclose certain information relating to the drafting of the Bill, with some information lawfully withheld under exemptions.

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