University told to hand over tree ring data
Queen’s University has been told to hand over research data
Queen’s University in Belfast has been told by the Information Commissioner to hand over 40 years of research data on tree rings, used for climate research.
Douglas Keenan, from London, had asked for the information in 2007 under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mr Keenan is well-known for his questioning of scientists who propose a human cause for climate change.
Queen’s University refused his request saying it was too expensive, but it is now considering its position.
The university claimed that as the information was unfinished, had intellectual property rights and was commercially confidential information, it did not have to pass it on.
After a series of counter claims from Mr Keenan and the intervention of the Information Commissioner, Queen’s have now been told that they could be in contempt of court if they do not hand the data over.
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