With the definition of ‘public interest’ under the spotlight, recent litigation between the House of Commons, Information Commissioner and journalists should fire a warning shot across the bows at public bodies grappling with issues of privacy and public disclosure
The litigation between the House of Commons, Information Commissioner and three journalists, which culminated in the High Court in May (Corporate Officer of the House of Commons v Information Commissioner and others [2008]) provided much interesting copy for the media. But what are the ramifications?
