Alan Sokal v 1) Information Commissioner 2) University of Essex: [2026] UKUT 177 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jacobs on 01 May 2026.
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Judicial Summary
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – reasons by specialist tribunals – nature of test for qualifying person’s opinion – overlap between sections 36, 40 and 41 – nature of public interests balance test – breach of confidence – consent to disclosure of personal data – gisting.
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Published 29 May 2026