Mr A v IC (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2012] UKFTT EA_2011_0223 (GRC) (28 May 2012)

The Tribunal determined whether the exemptions claimed by the public authority were applicable and whether the balance of public interest favored disclosure.

Citation: [2012] UKFTT EA_2011_0223 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Mr A; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 May 2012
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

Mr A

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the public authority complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal determined whether the exemptions claimed by the public authority were applicable and whether the balance of public interest favored disclosure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed