Introduction to Freedom of Information
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- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
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- Course Aims:
This podcast serves to provide the listener with an overview of the freedom of information legislation. It examines the role of the Information Commissioner, the request for information process and the impact of the numerous exceptions to freedom of information by public bodies.
It provides some candid guidance and professional insight from a specialist in the field on the controversial issues involved with open access to government information and FOI's impact on the growing phenomenon of private/public partnership contracts and joint ventures.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the procedure for obtaining information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000;
- Know the key categories of information that are exempt from the Act;
- Understand how public bodies deal with vexatious requests for information and campaigns;
- Understand the 'public interest test';
- Understand the role of the information commissioner and information tribunal;
- Know the role of the Environmental Information Regulations;
- Appreciate the FOIA issues for private bodies that have dealing with the public sector.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Sources and References:
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- Freedom of Information Act 2000;
- Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000;
- Environmental Information Regulations 2004;
- Sugar v British Broadcasting Corp & Anor [2009] UKHL 9;
- Carpenter v IC [2008] UKIT EA_2008_0046;
- Derry City Council v Information Commissioner [2006] UKIT EA_2006_0014;
- Office of Communications v The Information Commissioner [2009] EWCA Civ 90.
This podcast is will be of interest to those who practise in information law or those who would like a general introduction to the area. In this podcast we speak to Hazel Grant, partner at Bird and Bird LLP about the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The podcast covers who may be subject to freedom of information requests, the limitations written into the legislation and how they might be overcome and the request procedure.
