Why is my simple query being treated as FOI?
FOI Man suggests that how an enquiry is badged is irrelevant – it’s other issues that dictate how long a request takes to answer.
Is FOI purpose-blind?
Is a public authority allowed to question why you want information? FOI Man investigates.
FOI, Datasets and the Protection of Freedoms Bill
A little while ago, Ibrahim Hasan of Act Now Training kindly asked me to write a piece for their Information Law Newsletter. It appears in the latest issue which has been published today. In summary, …
The Street that Cut Everything…including FOI
How would the residents featured in the BBC’s The Street that Cut Everything have fared with FOI?
Why I’m for FOI…and AV
The referendum on the Alternative Vote (AV) and why FOI Man supports Yes in May.
Why the public interest test is so important
Most exemptions are subject to a public interest test. But why is it so important to ensuring that the Freedom of Information Act works?