Dik
The key word is "evidence" and as such needs to stand on its own merit as
directed under PD0008
Tom Wilson.
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From: "Dik Allison" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 11:45 AM
Subject: Photos of Listed Buildings and FOI
> We are performing an FOI audit for a local authority in England. They have
> raised an issue regarding photos of listed buildings at risk. These photos
> are all taken from a public highway or public footpath and show the
> existing state of the building to act as evidence if any unauthorised
> alterations are made.
>
> The authority want to publish the photos as part of the publication
> scheme, but have met strong resistance from the building owners, who are
> concerned about security issues - potential for break-ins etc.
>
> The authority have consulted their own legal department and English
> Heritage and have not got an answer from either.
>
> Has anyone come across this issue and if so what was the decision? My own
> opinion is that they may be exempt under s38 - 'Health & Safety' - i.e.
> not publishing anything that may endanger the health and safety of an
> individual. This section is conditional, so it may not be cut and dried.
>
> Dik Allison
> 4th Resource Consultancy Ltd
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