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what does the freedom of information act 2000 aim to promote?
transparency
accountability
public access to information held by public authorities
who can make a freedom of information request?
anyone - regardless of nationality or residence
how must a freedom of information request be submitted and what must it include?
in writing, including by email, with the requesters name and a contact address
a clear description of the information sought, no need to give a reason for why you want the information
what is the time limit for a public authority to respond to a FOIA request?
20 working days
name three types of public authorities covered by FOIA
government departments
local councils
NHS
give two examples of bodies not covered by FOIA
private companies
royal family
what is section of the FOIA about?
the duty of public authorities to provide advice and assistance to applicants
what does section 17 of FOIA require?
a written refusal notice with reasons if the request is declined
what can you do if your FOIA request is refused?
appeal to the public authority, then to the information commissioner
what are the three main reasons a FOIA request can be refused?
exemption applies
its vexatious
exceeds cost limits
what is the cost limit for FOIA request to central governement?
£600
what is the cost limit for other unlicensed authorities under FOIA?
£450
what are absolute exemptions under FOIA?
expeditions where information does not have to be released under any circumstances
what are qualified exemptions under FOIA?
exceptions subject to a public interest test- release depends on the balance of interests
what is the difference between “public interest” and “what interests the public”
“public interest” is what benefits society, not what people are curious about
what is a “vexatious” FOIA request?
a request that causes unecessary burden, is obsessive or is meant to disrupt
what should you do before submitting a FOIA request?
identify the information
find the right authority
check it its already public
word the request clearly
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