FOIMan News! Issue 2
The August issue of FOIMan’s e-newsletter has been sent out. Last week the second issue of FOIMan News was sent out to subscribers. If you don’t subscribe you can find it on the FOIMan News …
The Exemption Index: Sections 30 and 31
FOIMan blags information on the FOI Act’s exemptions designed to keep files that could compromise law enforcement behind bars. Summary The Kray brothers of FOI exemptions, sections 30 and 31 are the crime lords of the Act’s protection …
FOI: a drop in the ocean
A new infographic compares the cost of FOI to government expenditure. Today’s infographic represents the relative cost of FOI to total government expenditure. Government expenditure is reported in the government’s own Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses, and …
Win a book!
FOIMan brings you the opportunity to win a copy of Matt Burgess’s new book Freedom of Information: A Practical Guide for UK Journalists. In October, journalist Matt Burgess and myself will be running a Masterclass …
The Exemption Index – FOI Section 27
FOIMan rummages through the diplomatic bag to find out how the FOI Act seeks to avoid international incidents. Summary Ambassador, you’re spoiling us. Diplomacy is an essential part of maintaining the UK’s place in the world. …
New infographics resource
FOIMan launches a new resource – FOIMan Infographics – with a timeline summarising the history of freedom of information. I’m always looking for new ways to communicate about information rights. With the government once again reviewing …