Information Rights & Regulatory
Information Rights & Regulatory judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Transport Manager's Disqualification Period Reduced to One Year
The Upper Tribunal reduced the disqualification period for a transport manager from three to one year. The Tribunal considered the transport manager's willingness to comply with regulations and his previous role in drafting materials for the transport manager CPC examination.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Refusal to Disclose Historical Records Under FOIA
Upper Tribunal Refuses Permission to Appeal Data Protection Case
Upper Tribunal Upholds Disqualification Orders for Company and Director
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Incorrect Address Usage
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Transport Manager's Financial Standing and Repute Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision regarding a transport manager's financial standing and repute. The matter was remitted for a fresh hearing to ensure a fair and thorough review.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Transcript Consent
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Revoke Operator's License and Disqualify Holder
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal, upholding the decision to revoke an operator's license and disqualify the operator due to deceptive practices and fronting. The operator was found to have engaged in fronting, which involves creating misleading appearances about vehicle operations.
Operator's License Revocation Appeal Partially Allowed by Upper Tribunal
Upper Tribunal Grants Appeal on Extension of Time for Filing
Upper Tribunal Overturns First-tier FOI Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against ICO Penalties for Unlawful Marketing Calls
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Disqualification Orders, Remits Issue for Further Consideration
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on FOIA Section 40(2) Reasoning
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a lower court's decision because the lower court did not provide enough reasoning when applying section 40(2) of the Freedom of a person Act 2000. This section deals with the release of personal a person.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Ruling on Freedom of Information Request
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Costs Composition
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation Due to Procedural Unfairness
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke a company's operator's licence. The Tribunal found that the Traffic Commissioner's decision was procedurally unfair and lacked sufficient evidence.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Environmental Agency's Stop Notice
Upper Tribunal Rules Information Request Vexatious
The Upper Tribunal determined that a request for a person was vexatious because it placed an unreasonable burden on the public authority. This decision was made under the Freedom of a person Act 2000.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of PSV Licence
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal where a PSV operator challenged the revocation of his licence. The Tribunal found that the operator did not meet the requirement of having a main occupation other than operating the PSV.