Jonathan Shaw v The Information Commissioner (Environmental Information Regulations 2004) [2015] UKFTT 2015_0069 (GRC) (05 August 2015)

The Tribunal determined that the Information Commissioner correctly interpreted and applied the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the refusal to disclose the requested information was lawful.

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Citation: [2015] UKFTT 2015_0069 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Jonathan Shaw; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 August 2015
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Freedom of Information, Public Access to Environmental Information

Information Law Environmental Law Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Freedom of Information Public Access to Environmental Information

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Parties

Jonathan Shaw

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 in refusing access to requested environmental information

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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No further action required
The Information Commissioner's decision is upheld

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