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Freedom of Information
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Covid cash cover-up prompts call for transparency probe
The Scottish Government has been advising other public bodies on how to prevent the release of covid-19 spending information.
Wildlife agency: beavers ‘good’ for eating and stuffing
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency told farmers that beavers were “good to eat and could be used for taxidermy”.
SNP health minister wanted to stop freedom of information during Covid-19
Scotland's health secretary wanted to suspend freedom of information legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to internal government emails.
Ferry firm ‘breaching own company policy’ with live animal exports
P&O Ferries has continually breached its own animal welfare policy by aiding the export of Scottish animals abroad for fattening, according to records seen by The Ferret.
Officers’ attempt to avoid punishment over ‘racist’ messages costs Police Scotland £200,000
Police officers' attempt to block disciplinary action for allegedly sharing racist and antisemitic WhatsApp messages cost Police Scotland nearly £200,000 in legal fees.
Fewer than half of Scottish Government’s pledged rural homes built
The Scottish Government has built fewer than half of the houses promised in rural areas and islands more than four years after funding of £30m was announced.
Post-Brexit secrecy could limit information rights, warns watchdog
Scotland’s information watchdog has urged MSPs to rethink secrecy rules being proposed for a new post-Brexit environmental body.
Ministers warned on Covid freedom of information failures
The Scottish Government’s freedom of information performance has collapsed during the pandemic and undermined public accountability, warns watchdog.
Private developers get £100m from housing fund but build just 700 affordable homes
A housing fund which is a precursor to the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has awarded more than £100m to private developers who have built just 700 affordable houses.
