The Exemption Index – FOI Section 35
FOIMan looks at the topical – and controversial – exemption in FOI that is designed to protect a “safe space” in central government. Summary It is vital that we get back to the founding principles …
Commission to look at FOI (and a move to the Cabinet Office)
FOIMan comments on the announcement of a new FOI Commission and a change to the way that FOI is managed within government. Concern has been expressed here and elsewhere at the appointment of Michael Gove …
Hands Off
FOIMan has some suggestions for reducing the cost of FOI in government departments. We often hear senior civil servants, ministers and others complain about the cost of FOI. No one can deny that it has …
FOI: A Practical Guide for UK Journalists – a review
FOIMan reviews – and recommends – journalist Matt Burgess’s new book on FOI. There are lots of blogposts and articles out there on freedom of information (some of them by yours truly). There are a …
FOIMan News!
FOIMan launches a monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date with all the latest news on freedom of information and related subjects. Here’s how – and why – to subscribe. It can be hard keeping up with …
Mr Gove’s Internal Review
FOIMan explains why he is worried for the future of FOI as a result of the Justice Secretary’s comments yesterday. News reports over the weekend suggested that the new Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, was planning a renewed attack …