The Plain Language Commission v IC (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2012] UKFTT EA_2012_0035 (GRC) (22 June 2012)

The Tribunal determined whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the statutory exemptions and balanced the public interest in disclosure against the reasons for refusal.

Citation: [2012] UKFTT EA_2012_0035 (GRC)
Parties: Appellant: The Plain Language Commission; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Appeal / First Instance Tribunal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Obligations

Freedom of Information Administrative Law Disclosure of Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

The Plain Language Commission

Appellant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / First Instance Tribunal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in refusing disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal determined whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the statutory exemptions and balanced the public interest in disclosure against the reasons for refusal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed