Tom Wall v IC (Freedom of Information Act 2000) [2016] UKFTT 2015_0259 (GRC) (24 March 2016)

The Tribunal determined whether the Information Commissioner correctly applied the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and whether the public interest in disclosure outweighed the reasons for withholding the information.

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Citation: [2016] UKFTT 2015_0259 (GRC)
Parties: Applicant: Tom Wall; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 March 2016
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / First Tier Tribunal Decision
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Access to Information

Information Law Freedom of Information Public Access to Information

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Tom Wall

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / First Tier Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

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

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Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

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