Kirklees Council
- Date 4 October 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.5.b: Not upheld
The complainant requested legal advice relating to a planning application. Kirklees Council (the “council”) refused to provide the requested information citing the exceptions for internal communications (regulation 12(4)(e)) and the course of justice (regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council is entitled to rely on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to refuse to provide the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps. Information Tribunal EA/2023/0460 appeal dismissed.