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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland
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Faslane’s radioactive secrets to be released after FoI battle
Information kept secret for years on radioactive problems at the Clyde nuclear bomb bases is to be released to the public.
New bill to widen freedom of information law could cover firms providing public services
A new bill to widen freedom of information legislation in Scotland and cover private firms providing public services has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
Greens pushed to back freedom of information reform
The Scottish Greens are coming under pressure to back a bid to strengthen and extend freedom of information law – and boost the chances of reform.
‘Unacceptable’ delays on freedom of information appeals
Hundreds of people appealing against the refusal of public bodies to release information are facing backlogs and long delays.
Scottish Government slammed on freedom of information
Scottish Government delays in responding to freedom of information
requests have been condemned as “extremely disappointing and wholly unacceptable”.
Sepa quietly scrapped 1,000 information requests
Nearly 1,000 unanswered information requests have been binned by the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog (Sepa) without requesters being told.
New freedom of information tsar under fire on FoI abuse claim
Scotland’s newly-appointed freedom of information (FoI) commissioner has run into criticism because he previously accused the media of FoI “abuse”.
East Lothian Council accused of creating ‘two-tier access’ to environmental data
Critics say the policy of charging for environmental information in East Lothian means residents are unable to access vital data on their local environment.
Ministers accused of ‘stalling’ on freedom of information
Scottish ministers are facing growing criticism for failing to toughen freedom of information law after a parliamentary review two years ago.
