Information Rights & Regulatory
Information Rights & Regulatory judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal strikes out appeal on FOI complaint
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal application because the First-tier Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal regarding a decision not to accelerate the consideration of a complaint under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Council's Decision to Withhold Whistleblower Report
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Decision on Vehicle Ownership
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the Traffic Commissioner's decision to impound a vehicle, ruling the appellant failed to prove ownership at the time of detention.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Loss of Good Repute and Five-Year Disqualification for Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Revoke PSV Operator's Licence
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to revoke a company's PSV operator's licence because the company did not meet the financial standing requirements. The Tribunal rejected the company's request for a grace period to improve its financial situation.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Licence Revocation Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds £5000 Penalty for Letting Agent Non-Compliance
The Upper Tribunal upheld a £5000 penalty imposed on a letting agent for failing to comply with the Consumer Credit Act 2015. The agent was required to publish details of their fees and membership in a client money protection scheme but failed to do so.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for Public Inquiry Due to Procedural Unfairness
Upper Tribunal Upholds Release of Anonymised Homelessness Data
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal seeking to prevent the release of anonymised homelessness data. The Tribunal ruled that the data did not qualify for exemption under the Freedom of Information Act as it did not contain personal information that could identify individuals.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Vexatious FOIA Request
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Indefinitely Disqualify Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decision to indefinitely disqualify a transport manager for failing to maintain good repute and comply with licensing requirements. The Tribunal found the decision was neither plainly wrong nor disproportionate.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Environmental Information Requests
Upper Tribunal Upholds Loss of Good Repute for Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal concerning a transport manager's loss of good repute and disqualification period. The Tribunal determined that the transport manager did not effectively control the transport operation, resulting in the loss of good repute and a two-year disqualification period.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Disqualification of Goods Vehicle Operator Manager Due to Criminal Convictions
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation Decision
The Upper Tribunal upheld the revocation of an operator's licence because the operator did not comply with conditions set by the Traffic Commissioner.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
Upper Tribunal Decision: FOIA Governs Requested Information
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Operator's Licence Due to Non-Compliance
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Decision on Good Repute
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decision, stating that the operator had not regained good repute because of past violations and poor adherence to transport regulations.