Tilson v The Information Commissioner [2023] UKFTT 402 (GRC) (28 April 2023)

The delay was significant, the medical evidence did not support incapacity, and the grounds of appeal were not arguable; therefore, discretion to extend time was not exercised.

Citation: [2023] UKFTT 402 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Peter Tilson; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 April 2023
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Application to Extend Time for Permission to Appeal
Outcome: Application to extend time refused
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Strike Out Applications, Tribunal Jurisdiction

Information Rights Administrative Law Extension of Time Strike Out Applications Tribunal Jurisdiction

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Parties

Peter Tilson

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application to Extend Time for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether time for application for permission to appeal should be extended
2 Whether medical evidence justifies delay
3 Whether grounds of appeal are arguable

Ratio Decidendi

The delay was significant, the medical evidence did not support incapacity, and the grounds of appeal were not arguable; therefore, discretion to extend time was not exercised.

Court Disposition

Application to extend time refused

Orders

Time for application for permission to appeal not extended