Davies v IC & Revenue and Customs (Freedom of Information Act 2000) (Rev 1) [2011) UKFTT EA_2011_0001 (24 May 2011)

Davies v IC & Revenue and Customs (Freedom of Information Act 2000) (Rev 1) [2011) UKFTT EA_2011_0001 (24 May 2011)

No recorded information of the rationale for quantum of ex gratia payments is held by HMRC or the Adjudicator's Office; therefore, there is no obligation to supply such information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Parties
Appellant: Gareth Davies; Respondent: Information Commissioner; Respondent: Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information Act 2000, Public Authority Obligations, Information Held, Ex Gratia Payments
Information Rights Administrative Law Freedom of Information Act 2000 Public Authority Obligations Information Held Ex Gratia Payments

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Parties

Gareth Davies

Appellant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether HMRC holds the requested information under section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
  2. 2 Whether rationale for quantum of ex gratia payments is recorded and held

Ratio Decidendi

No recorded information of the rationale for quantum of ex gratia payments is held by HMRC or the Adjudicator's Office; therefore, there is no obligation to supply such information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; Commissioner's decision upheld.