David Hicks v Information Commissioner (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2016] UKFTT 2013_0268 (GRC) (28 July 2016)

The Tribunal held that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the refusal to disclose was lawful.

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Citation: [2016] UKFTT 2013_0268 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: David Hicks; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 July 2016
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information Act 2000, Disclosure of Information

Information Law Freedom of Information Act 2000 Disclosure of Information

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Parties

David Hicks

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in refusing disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the refusal to disclose was lawful.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

No further disclosure required

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