Authorities entitled to claim FOIA and EIR exemptions late (Upper Tribunal)(full update) | Practical Law

Authorities entitled to claim FOIA and EIR exemptions late (Upper Tribunal)(full update) | Practical Law

The Upper Tribunal has held that public authorities which initially relied on particular exemptions or exceptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/3391) may later rely on additional or different exemptions or exceptions, without the permission of the Information Commissioner or the First-tier Tribunal.

Authorities entitled to claim FOIA and EIR exemptions late (Upper Tribunal)(full update)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 4-504-7552 (Approx. 5 pages)

Authorities entitled to claim FOIA and EIR exemptions late (Upper Tribunal)(full update)

by PLC Public Sector
Published on 09 Feb 2011 • England, Wales
The Upper Tribunal has held that public authorities which initially relied on particular exemptions or exceptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/3391) may later rely on additional or different exemptions or exceptions, without the permission of the Information Commissioner or the First-tier Tribunal.