David Simmons v IC (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2015] UKFTT 2014_0055 (GRC) (20 January 2015)

The Tribunal found that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the relevant exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and upheld the refusal of access to the requested information.

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Citation: [2015] UKFTT 2014_0055 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: David Simmons; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 January 2015
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / First Tier Tribunal Decision
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Access to Information

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Access to Information

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Parties

David Simmons

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / First Tier Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in refusing access to requested information

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the relevant exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and upheld the refusal of access to the requested information.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

The appeal is dismissed.

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