Peeps [at the] diary

FOIMan looks at whether politicians’ diaries are fair game under FOI. Not long after FOI came into force in the UK I returned to the office from an external meeting to find my boss looking …

A qualified opinion

FOIMan explains who is “qualified” to give an opinion under the exemption for prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs (section 36). If you’ve ever had a freedom of information request turned down under the …

Avoid using the C word

FOIMan explains why those requesting information under FOI should think twice before asking for correspondence. When I was an FOI Officer there was one word in a request that would make my heart sink. That …