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 Upholds Loss of Good Repute Ruling
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal's Decision on FOI Request
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Operator's License Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the revocation of an operator's license, stating that the revocation was disproportionate given the operator's willingness to correct deficiencies.
Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Appeal on Transport Manager's Good Repute
The Upper Tribunal partially allowed an appeal concerning a transport manager's good repute and license status, highlighting the importance of proportionality in such decisions.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Trailer Detention
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Goods Vehicle Licence Refusal
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over PSV Licence Application
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Traffic Commissioner's Decision Due to Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal overturned a decision by the Traffic Commissioner after finding that the application for a goods vehicle operator’s licence was effectively withdrawn, leading to the Commissioner's decision being made in error of law.
Upper Tribunal Upholds 'Main Occupation' Rule Rejection of PSV Licence Application
Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Appeal, Disqualifies Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal partially allowed an appeal, disqualifying a Transport Manager from acting in their role for 12 months due to failing to meet professional competence standards under the 2010 Act. The decision was based on the Transport Manager's failure to maintain good repute and comply with statutory conditions.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Operator's License Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Upholds £18,000 Penalty Against Letting Agent
The Upper Tribunal upheld a penalty against a letting agent for failing to comply with the statutory requirements regarding the publication of relevant fees, imposing a total fine of £18,000.
Upper Tribunal Upholds University's Decision on FOIA Cost Estimation
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by a charity against a university's decision to refuse a Freedom of Information Act request due to high costs. The Tribunal ruled that the university was not required to exclude costs related to compliance with other legal obligations.