Section 42 (privilege) FOIA exemption only applies where authority told information sought for purpose of litigation (High Court) | Practical Law

Section 42 (privilege) FOIA exemption only applies where authority told information sought for purpose of litigation (High Court) | Practical Law

The High Court in Hallows v Wilson Barca [2015] EWHC 3188 (Ch) has held that the section 42 legal professional privilege exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 will only apply where a public authority is made aware that the information sought is for the purpose of litigation.

Section 42 (privilege) FOIA exemption only applies where authority told information sought for purpose of litigation (High Court)

by Practical Law Public Sector
Published on 18 Nov 2015 • England, Wales
The High Court in Hallows v Wilson Barca [2015] EWHC 3188 (Ch) has held that the section 42 legal professional privilege exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 will only apply where a public authority is made aware that the information sought is for the purpose of litigation.