Swinford Parish Council
- Date 26 June 2018
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 14: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about legal advice obtained by Swinford Parish Council regarding a proposed amendment to the minutes of a particular Parish Council meeting. Swinford Parish Council refused to comply with the request on the grounds that it was vexatious within the meaning of section 14(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Swinford Parish Council was entitled to rely on section 14(1) of the FOIA to refuse to comply with the request. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2018/0146 dismissed.