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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FER0360566, [2011] UKICO FER360566
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Gateshead Council (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FER0360566 (07 April 2011)
Summary: The complainant requested legal advice received by the public authority concerning the possible diversion of a footpath. The public authority refused this request, citing the exemption provided by section 42(1) (legal professional privilege) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner finds that the information requested is environmental and so the request should have been handled under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR). The public authority is now required to reconsider the request under the EIR and either disclose the information requested, or issue a refusal notice compliant with the EIR.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 1 - Complaint Upheld