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 Rejects Appeal Permission on Bundle Preparation
Upper Tribunal Upholds Detention of Vehicles and Trailers
Upper Tribunal Upholds HMRC's Refusal to Disclose Tax Information
Upper Tribunal Orders Public Inquiry Before Licence Revocation
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Lack of Suitable Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Termination for Non-Compliance
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Freedom of Information Disclosure
Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal on licensing requirements
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the a person's refusal of a standard national operator’s licence due to incomplete application. The Tribunal found that the applicant had failed to provide all necessary documentation, leading to the refusal of the licence.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Preferred Means of Communication Appeal Under FOIA
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Standard Licence Appeal Due to Statutory Failures
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Information Requests
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation Due to Procedural Irregularity
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against DBS Barred List Decision Due to Procedural Errors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision by the Disclosure and Barring Service (a person) to include a care worker on the barred lists due to procedural errors. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of procedural fairness in ensuring individuals have an effective opportunity to present their case.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Lack of Financial Standing Evidence
The Upper Tribunal upheld the revocation of an a person's licence because the a person failed to provide evidence of financial standing as requested. Despite several extensions of grace periods, the a person did not submit the necessary documentation, leading to the licence being revoked.
Upper Tribunal refuses appeal withdrawal over Freedom of Information Act 2000
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation and Disqualification Decision
Freedom of Information Act Appeal Set Aside Due to Legal Error
Worker's appeal dismissed, remains barred for endangering vulnerable adults
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against DBS Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the a person's decision to retain a person on the a person lists. The appeal was successful because the a person made mistakes of fact and law in their decision.