Larry Simons v IC (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2014] UKFTT EA_2013_0254 (GRC) (04 April 2014)

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

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Citation: [2014] UKFTT EA_2013_0254 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Larry Simons; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 April 2014
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

Larry Simons

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 upheld the refusal to disclose the requested information.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

The appeal is dismissed.

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