Marshall v the Information Commissioner [2025] UKFTT 276 (GRC) (05 March 2025)

The appellant's request, viewed in the context of a long and burdensome history of similar requests and complaints, was vexatious under FOIA s14(1). The burden on the Trust was unreasonable, the value of the information sought was minimal, and the original issues had been addressed years earlier. The Commissioner's decision to uphold the refusal was correct and lawful.

Citation: [2025] UKFTT 276 (GRC)
Parties: Appellant: Peter Marshall; First Respondent: The Information Commissioner; Second Respondent: The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Appeal Under Freedom of Information Act 2000 (foia) S57 / Final Decision on the Papers
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Vexatious Requests, Public Authority Obligations

Information Rights Administrative Law Freedom of Information Vexatious Requests Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Peter Marshall

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

First Respondent

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Under Freedom of Information Act 2000 (foia) S57 / Final Decision on the Papers

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant's FOIA request was vexatious under s14(1)
2 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly upheld the refusal of the request as vexatious

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed