Hackett v IC (Dismissed Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2014] UKFTT 2012_0265 (GRC) (15 July 2014)

The Tribunal found that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and that the public interest did not favour disclosure.

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Citation: [2014] UKFTT 2012_0265 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Geraldine Hackett; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information Act 2000, Public Access to Information

Information Law Freedom of Information Act 2000 Public Access to Information

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Parties

Geraldine Hackett

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 found that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and that the public interest did not favour disclosure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

No order as to costs

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