Conclusion
46. Taking all of the above into account, the Commissioner is satisfied that section 42(1) is engaged in this case. However, she considers that the public interest in maintaining the exemption is outweighed by the public interest in disclosure.’
- DECISION
- The decision of the Upper Tribunal is to dismiss the appeal.
- Introduction
- The hearing
- The Request for information
- The Information Commissioner’s Decision
- ‘Balance of the public interest arguments
- Conclusion
- The FTT Decision
- The Law
- The Appellant’s submissions
- The Second Respondent’s submissions
- Discussion and analysis – section 42 FOIA and the public interest balancing exercise
- Judge of the Upper Tribunal