John MacCarthy v IC (Dismissed :Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2013] UKFTT EA_2013_0079 (GRC) (31 October 2013)

The Tribunal found that the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and dismissed the appeal.

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Citation: [2013] UKFTT EA_2013_0079 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: John MacCarthy; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 31 October 2013
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Obligations

Freedom of Information Disclosure of Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

John MacCarthy

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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 dismissed the appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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