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 …
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 …
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 …
FOIMan thinks it may be too soon to start celebrating yesterday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal that Prince Charles’ letters to Ministers should be disclosed, but argues that interpretation of European law may yet …
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 …
FOIMan comments on the latest application of the Section 53 veto. Last year, Lord Judge, the Lord Chief Justice, said the following of the ministerial veto which is set out at section 53 of the …
FOIMan renews his call to support the Campaign for FOI. Last summer I wrote about the financial difficulties that the Campaign for FOI was experiencing and called for anyone who has benefitted from or believes …