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Thompson v Information Officer: Department of Defence and Military Veterans and Another (8090/2020) [2024] ZAWCHC 136 (21 May 2024)
Published Tuesday, 21 May 2024
AI Editorial Summary
The Western Cape High Court issued a ruling in Thompson v Department of Defence regarding a PAIA access-to-information dispute. This case illustrates judicial enforcement of information access rights under PAIA, potentially clarifying obligations of public bodies and remedies available when access requests are refused or improperly handled.
Thompson v Information Officer: Department of Defence and Military Veterans and Another (8090/2020) [2024] ZAWCHC 136 (21 May 2024) SAFLII
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