Information Commissioner ‘Erred in Law’ with Salmond Files Order, Court Rules

Information Commissioner ‘erred in law’ with demand to release Salmond files

The Scottish Information Commissioner “erred in law” when he ordered ministers to disclose exempted material relating to the so-called Salmond files, a court has ruled.

Victory for secretive SNP as bid to keep 'Salmond files' locked up backed

The Scottish Information Commissioner has ordered Ministers to release exempted material but judges have now decided he 'erred in law'

Scottish government wins Salmond files case as court rules Information Commissioner ‘erred in law’

Panel of three judges at the Court of Session uphold appeal by ministers

Court of Session finds Information Commissioner erred in law over Salmond files

The Court of Session has ruled that the Scottish Information Commissioner applied the wrong legal test when ordering release of evidence from the Salmond ministerial code inquiry, finding that a real risk of identifying complainers is sufficient to block disclosure.

Information Commissioner ‘erred in law’ with Salmond files order, court rules

Scottish ministers appealed against an order to disclose exempted material.