Update – statement on Court of Appeal judgment on Freedom of Information Act appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in a Freedom of Information Act 2000 appeal regarding the ability to aggregate public interest factors for and…
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Read More »Statement on Court of Appeal judgment on Freedom of Information Act appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in a Freedom of Information Act 2000 appeal regarding the ability to aggregate public interest factors for and…
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John Edwards, Information Commissioner said: “It’s important that lessons can be learned from this tragic case, particularly around what information can be shared during a fast-paced investigation.
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