Information Commissioner

The complainant, Reynolds Hardiman, requested the information from the Commissioner which related to a case heard by the Information Tribunal following an appeal by another individual against a decision made by the Commissioner. The request was refused under section 32 of the Freedom of Information Act on the basis that the documentation consisted of court records. This Decision Notice does not uphold the complaint made and agrees that the exemption has been applied correctly. However, the refusal notice issued in response to the request does not fully comply with the requirements of section 17.