Michael Bruton v IC (Environmental Information Regulations 2004) [2011] UKFTT EA_2010_0182 (GRC) (03 November 2011)
The tribunal determined that the requested information did not fall within the definition of environmental information as set out in the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and therefore the refusal to disclose was lawful.
- Citation
- [2011] UKFTT EA_2010_0182 (GRC)
- Parties
- Appellant: Michael Bruton; Respondent: Information Commissioner
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 03 November 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Environmental Information Regulations, Freedom of Information
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2
Parties
Michael Bruton
Appellant
Information Commissioner
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the requested information falls within the scope of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004
- 2 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the regulations in refusing disclosure
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal determined that the requested information did not fall within the definition of environmental information as set out in the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and therefore the refusal to disclose was lawful.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment