Dr Patrick Hill v IC (The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009) [2012] UKFTT EA_2012_0137 (GRC) (28 August 2012)

Dr Patrick Hill v IC (The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009) [2012] UKFTT EA_2012_0137 (GRC) (28 August 2012)

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

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Citation
[2012] UKFTT EA_2012_0137 (GRC)
Parties
Appellant: Dr Patrick Hill; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Public Authority Obligations, Appeals Procedure
Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Obligations Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Dr Patrick Hill

Appellant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in refusing disclosure
  2. 2 Whether the requested information falls within an exemption under the Act

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.