What we don’t know
FOIMan explains why some truths we cling to about the UK’s FOIA are not quite what they seem. A few months ago I was delivering some FOI training to a local authority (always available at …
Are Housing Associations subject to EIR?
FOIMan highlights an FTT decision which provides the latest word on accessing information from housing associations. Despite governments undertaking to examine the addition of housing associations to the Freedom of Information Act’s (FOIA’s) coverage, it …
London councils: how good are they at FOI?
FOIMan highlights a new report from the Campaign for FOI on good practice – and whether London councils are meeting it. The Campaign for FOI has conducted research into the way London local authorities meet …
FOI and Procurement
FOIMan explores how FOI and transparency rules interact with the process of procuring new goods and services by public authorities. One chapter that didn’t quite make it into my book due to lack of space …
Openness by Design: less fluff please
FOIMan comments on the ICO’s new draft FOI strategy ‘Openness by Design’. A few weeks ago the ICO published its draft strategy for FOI and access to information over the next three years. It is still …
Extend FOI says Information Commissioner
FOIMan reports on a new report from the Information Commissioner calling for FOI to be extended to cover a wider range of bodies. Two weeks ago the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a consultation on …