Scottish Ministers (Green Freeports) [2026] ScotIC 001_2026 (08 January 2026)

The Commissioner determined that the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Ministers did not outweigh the public interest in disclosure, and ordered the release of the requested information.

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Citation: [2026] ScotIC 001_2026
Parties: Respondent: Scottish Ministers; Applicant: Unknown Applicant
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 08 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: Appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Scottish Ministers

Respondent

Unknown Applicant

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether information regarding Green Freeports must be disclosed under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined that the exemptions claimed by the Scottish Ministers did not outweigh the public interest in disclosure, and ordered the release of the requested information.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

Scottish Ministers to disclose the requested Green Freeports information to the applicant within 35 days

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