Information Rights & Regulatory

Upper Tribunal Upholds Exclusion of Journalism Information from Freedom of Information Act

Upper Tribunal Upholds Penalties for Non-Compliance with Licensing Requirements

Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal for Restricted Operator's Licence

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a refusal for a restricted goods vehicle operator’s licence due to insufficient evidence showing the applicant's ability and willingness to comply with relevant regulations. The decision was based on the lack of proof that the applicant understood the rules and could meet their obligations under the licensing application.

Worker Successfully Appeals Removal from Adults' Barred List Due to Mistakes of Fact

Upper Tribunal rejects appeal over refused licence application

Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Operator

The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision of the Traffic Commissioner to revoke an operator's licence due to operating from unauthorised locations and failing to maintain proper records. The Tribunal found the operator's actions warranted revocation under the relevant legislation.

Upper Tribunal Reverses Licence Revocation Due to Lack of Response

Upper Tribunal Upholds Vehicle Impoundment for Violating Cabotage Rules

The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to impound a vehicle because the operator violated cabotage rules, even though the operator was unaware of the specific legal requirements.

Legal Error Leads to Case Remand in Upper Tribunal

Appeal Dismissed: Licence Revocation Upheld Due to Non-Compliance

Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation and Disqualification Decision

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on FOIA Request Procedure

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Procedural Irregularities

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the a person did not receive crucial correspondence. This affected the fairness of the proceedings, leading to the revocation of the decision to revoke the a person's license.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation Due to Procedural Irregularities

Upper Tribunal Allows FOI Appeal Due to Error in Law

PSV Licence Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Good Repute

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Strike-Out Decision in FOIA Case

Upper Tribunal Upholds Exemption for Police Report Under Freedom of Information Act

Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Vehicle Impoundment Decision

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the Traffic Commissioner's decision to impound a vehicle. The Tribunal found the appellant's evidence insufficient to prove ownership and lawful use of the vehicle at the time of impoundment.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the revocation of an a person's a person because there wasn't enough evidence to support the revocation. a person had claimed the a person was still carrying waste despite a revoked waste carrier's a person and had not engaged with the department.