Information request about the judicial review procedure and whether the PHSO is immune to civil action in relation to UK data laws
I am writing further to your emails in which you ask about court procedures.
Judicial review is a court process open to everyone and, as such, information about it is available in the public domain. Guidance setting out the procedure for Judicial Review can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, at: www.justice.gov.uk/courts/rcj-rolls-building/administrative-court/applying-for-judicial-review. PHSO does not withhold information about this process, as it is freely available in the public domain. We do not hold any information detailing any policy decision to prevent access to this information, in respect of the Magna Carta or otherwise.
If you have any queries regarding the process of Judicial Review, you should seek independent legal advice. Your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau or Civil Legal Advice may be able to assist you further.
You have also asked where it is stated that the Ombudsman is immune to civil action in relation to UK data laws. The Ombudsman has no immunity to civil action in relation to the Data Protection Act and this is not stated anywhere to our knowledge. If this is not the information you are looking for, please let us know. You can find out more information about information rights on the Information Commissioner’s Office website at: www.ico.org.uk.
I hope the information is helpful.
Yours sincerely
FOI/DP Officer
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman