Formulation of government policy ends on Royal Assent (FTT (Information Rights)) | Practical Law

Formulation of government policy ends on Royal Assent (FTT (Information Rights)) | Practical Law

In Makin v Information Commissioner (EA/2010/0080 & 81), the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) ruled on when government policy will no longer be in the development stage for the purposes of section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and what the relevant date is when considering the public interest in maintaining an exemption to disclosure. 

Formulation of government policy ends on Royal Assent (FTT (Information Rights))

Practical Law UK Legal Update 0-505-4648 (Approx. 3 pages)

Formulation of government policy ends on Royal Assent (FTT (Information Rights))

by PLC Public Sector
Published on 29 Mar 2011 • England, Wales
In Makin v Information Commissioner (EA/2010/0080 & 81), the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) ruled on when government policy will no longer be in the development stage for the purposes of section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and what the relevant date is when considering the public interest in maintaining an exemption to disclosure.