Robert Latimer v IC (Environmental Information Regulations 2004) [2013] UKFTT EA_2013_0101 (GRC) (04 September 2013)

Robert Latimer v IC (Environmental Information Regulations 2004) [2013] UKFTT EA_2013_0101 (GRC) (04 September 2013)

The Tribunal determined that the requested information did fall within the scope of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and that the Information Commissioner had not correctly applied the relevant provisions in refusing disclosure.

Citation
[2013] UKFTT EA_2013_0101 (GRC)
Parties
Applicant: Robert Latimer; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Freedom of Information, Public Access to Environmental Information

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Parties

Robert Latimer

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the requested information falls within the scope of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004
  2. 2 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Regulations in refusing disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal determined that the requested information did fall within the scope of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and that the Information Commissioner had not correctly applied the relevant provisions in refusing disclosure.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The Information Commissioner is directed to require disclosure of the requested information in accordance with the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.